Obsevations after Sixers fall to 1st loss despite another massive comeback push

Despite continuing their early-season trend of storming back into games, the Sixers fell to a 109-108 loss to the Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Joel Embiid missed a game-winning three-point attempt at the final buzzer.

Joel Embiid addresses defensive struggles after Sixers fall to Celtics

Joel Embiid dissects the team's defensive struggles after the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Cup.

Sixers To Miss Key Rotation Piece Against Celtics

On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will welcome the Boston Celtics into the Xfinity Mobile Arena for the opening match of the NBA Cup tournament. The Sixer
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Cardiac Sixers can’t complete the comeback, drop a thriller to Celtics for first loss

The Sixers dug themselves yet another early hole, but couldn’t quite complete the comeback in a 109-108 loss to the Celtics.

Joel Embiid plays in crunch time for the first time in Sixers’ season, another step in his cautious recovery

Embiid totaled three points and three assists — and missed the potential game-winning three-pointer — in the fourth quarter of the Sixers' 109-108 loss Friday night.

VJ Edgecombe's Confidence in Sixers Reaches New Heights

The Philadelphia 76ers have come out swinging this season, as they left the first week with a spotless 4-0 record. Most of their wins haven’t been the prettiest

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and balance are the Sixers’ biggest challenge

The way the Sixers have played this season (and the wins) are fresh and exciting, but a seismic shift isn't for the best.

Sixers mailbag: Joel Embiid’s minutes restrictions, Nick Nurse’s rotations, and more reader questions

Is it safe to root for the Sixers again? The Inquirer's Keith Pompey responds to your queries, optimism, and trepidation.
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