NBA Power Rankings: Here come the Jazz; Cavs cut down the Nets (twice!)
No team in the NBA this season has had a longer win streak than the Jazz. But they're not the only red-hot West team heading into Week 6.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
12-5, 1st in Atlantic
Embiid leads all scorers, lifts Sixers past Pistons (1:53)
Embiid hits late free throws, 76ers beat Pistons 114-110
— Joel Embiid had 33 points and 14 rebounds, and his two free throws with 7.2 seconds left helped the Philadelphia 76ers seal a 114-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.
Embiid meets Plumlee at the apex for the block (0:23)
Howard gets tech after his shorts get ripped (0:43)
'His winning formula is amazing': Ben Simmons' fourth-quarter breakout showcases his full potential
The talented guard broke out to help seal a two-game sweep of the Celtics with a fourth-quarter stretch to remember.
Embiid, 76ers down Celtics for 2nd straight game (1:53)
Embiid dominates again in 76ers' 122-110 win over Celtics
— Joel Embiid had 38 points and 11 rebounds, Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 122-110 on Friday night.
Embiid splashes stepback 3-pointer in Theis' face (0:20)
Simmons gets the steal and fast-break slam (0:31)
Smart tries to sell contact on Embiid (0:43)
J&J: Sexton goes nuts in 2OT, spoiling the Nets' Big 3 debut
Time to give the people what they want… Jalen & Jacoby discuss Collin Sexton’s monster performance against Nets, Kyrie Irving’s return to action, Joel Embiid destroying the Celtics and the latest on Patrick Mahomes. Plus, keys to Tampa Bay-Green Bay in the NFC title game.
The Right Time: Vinnie Goodwill on the Nets' balance, the Warriors & MVP contenders
Bomani Jones and Vinnie Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports discuss the ups and downs of the NBA season thus far (1:00), including the possibility that NBA players will get the COVID-19 vaccine (4:48), the balance of the Nets several games into James Harden’s run with the team, and whether or not Kevin Durant’s game looks any more “fun” than it did in Golden State (22:47). Plus, the performance of the Warriors thus far (41:49), as well as some discussion on the MVP as it relates to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Joel Embiid (49:49).
First Take Hour 2: Conor Mcgregor returns to the octagon with a sneak preview interview with Stephen A.
First Take debates who in MMA has had the bigger impact between McGregor and Bones Jones, how should Phillip Rivers be remembered, and much more.
Shaq has hilarious reaction to Max's Embiid comparison (1:16)
Embiid scoffs at Smart's flailing claim (1:11)
Embiid scoffs at Smart's claim he 'flails' for calls
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid dominated the Celtics to the tune of 42 points, including going 17-of-21 from the free throw line, a stat that Boston's Marcus Smart wasn't happy with.
Embiid scores 42, leads 76ers past Celtics 117-109
— Joel Embiid had 42 points and 10 rebounds and Tobias Harris scored 22 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 117-109 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Embiid racks up 42 points, 10 rebounds in win (2:13)
Korkmaz throws down nasty reverse dunk (0:27)
Howard shoots the deepest free throws you've ever seen (0:25)
Embiid drains 3 to put 76ers on top (0:22)
ESPN Daily: Joel Embiid’s evolution
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is known as the NBA’s biggest troll. But new Sixers coach Doc Rivers is committed to Embiid as the face of the franchise. And while the star’s stock remains volatile, it’s now trending up. Ramona Shelburne shares insights from her recent reporting and conversations with Embiid. Then, Jeff Passan takes us behind his reporting on New York Mets general manager Jared Porter’s harassment of a female journalist, and what the fallout says about baseball culture.
76ers expect Embiid (knee) to play vs Celtics
After sitting out Saturday with a sore right knee, Joel Embiid is expected to play against the Celtics on Wednesday, coach Doc Rivers said Tuesday.
2020-21 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 12 | 5 | .706 | - | W3 |
| Boston | 9 | 6 | .600 | 2 | W1 |
| Brooklyn | 10 | 8 | .556 | 2.5 | W1 |
| New York | 8 | 10 | .444 | 4.5 | L2 |
| Toronto | 7 | 9 | .438 | 4.5 | W2 |
2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game114.3Tied-8th
Rebounds Per Game46.86th
Assists Per Game24.517th
Points Allowed110.213th
Injuries
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(21) | Tyrese Maxey | SG | Kentucky |
| 2(4) | Theo Maledon | PG | |
| 2(6) | Tyler Bey | PF | Colorado |
| 2(19) | Isaiah Joe | SG | Arkansas |
| 2(28) | Paul Reed | PF | DePaul |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 12 | 5 | .706 |
| 2019-20 | 43 | 30 | .589 |
| 2018-19 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2017-18 | 52 | 30 | .634 |
| 2016-17 | 28 | 54 | .341 |