Sixers Game Night

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives for a shot against Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each notched at least 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to power the Sixers to win Game 7 in Boston.

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Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) prepares to take a foul shot against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

In a stunning development less than two hours before tip-off, the Boston Celtics ruled star forward Jayson Tatum out for Game 7 with left knee stiffness.

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Sixers' injury report is clean for Game 7, but the Celtics have a major question mark on their hands.

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) reacts to his score against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

It is now anyone's series.

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives past Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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As Tyrese Maxey promised, the Sixers gave the South Philly crowd a show to remember Thursday night against the Celtics.

Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88)nin the first quarter during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid scored 33 points and dished eight assists to lead the Sixers to a comeback victory over the Boston Celtics to stay alive and send the series back to Philadelphia.

Apr 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse against the Boston Celtics during the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

A decision early in the game proved critical, and the Sixers never recovered in Game 4 as the Celtics rained on Joel Embiid's return to take a 3-1 series lead.

Apr 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives against Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Sixers and Celtics exchanged punches all night long, but a few plays down the stretch doomed Philadelphia as Boston recovered home-court advantage and took a 2-1 series lead.

Apr 3, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The only thing the Sixers can do is continue to entrust Adem Bona, who will start Game 3, and Andre Drummond.

Mar 19, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) walks on the court in street clothes during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The hours leading up to Game 3 in Philadelphia between the Boston Celtics and Sixers on Friday will be a bit more tense than usual thanks to the initial injury report for the third battle of this series.

Mar 14, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) reacts to his score against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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VJ Edgecombe's 30 points and 10 rebounds pushed the Sixers to a 111-97 Game 2 win against the Celtics to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) attempts a three-point basket against the Boston Celtics in the first half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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VJ Edgecombe made NBA history in the Sixers' Game 2 win over the Celtics on Tuesday.

Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) dive for the ball in the first half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

V.J. Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey combined for 59 points to power the Sixers to a gutsy Game 2 victory over the Boston Celtics, evening the series as the first round matchup shifts to Philadelphia.

Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots the ball past Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (11) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Game 1 was an embarrassment.

Apr 19, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) controls the ball while Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) defends in the first half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey put up a tour date to lead a very bad shooting day for the Sixers in an ugly Game 1 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Mar 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center/forward Joel Embiid (21) attempts a free throw during the third quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

When Game 1 of the Sixers' first-round series against the Boston Celtics tips off on Sunday afternoon, Joel Embiid will not be available as he recovers from appendectomy surgery.

Apr 15, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) reacts after a forward Paul George (8) score against the Orlando Magic during the third quarter of a play-in round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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VJ Edgecombe's intensity helped set the tone in the Sixers' win against the Magic to secure the seventh seed on Wednesday night.

Apr 15, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) talks with guard Tyrese Maxey (0) and guard Vj Edgecombe (77) during a break in action against the Orlando Magic in the third quarter of a play-in round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey scored 11 of his game-high 31 points in the fourth quarter to power the Sixers past the Orlando Magic and set up another chapter between Philadelphia and the Boston Celtics in the playoffs.

Apr 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) during introductions against the Detroit Pistons at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Down an offensive focal point, the Sixers will need rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe to carry over the play he's offered for much of his first year in the NBA.

Apr 10, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Will the Sixers earn a matchup with the Boston Celtics, or will their season be pushed to the ropes with another Play-In game required?

Apr 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) is introduced before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

A little more than 24 hours before the ball drops between the Orlando Magic and Sixers in Philadelphia on Wednesday, neither team is saving many Chess moves.

Apr 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) reacts after scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey never got to experience March Madness, but he imagines Sunday night, in the locker room, after the Sixers' victory over the Milwaukee Bucks was something like it.

Apr 10, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Sixers must defeat the Bucks in their regular-season finale to snatch a playoff spot, but will have to do so without Joel Embiid.

Apr 10, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 32 points, eight rebounds and five assists to power the Sixers to a victory over the Indiana Pacers and keep their hopes of avoiding the Play-In tournament alive.

Apr 9, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

The Pacers, who are barely holding off the Brooklyn Nets for position at the second overall pick in this summer's draft, have no incentive to put a team forward who can win.