A tale of two centers: Jokic is trying to stay on top and Embiid is trying to stay on the court
8 months, 2 weeks ago

A tale of two centers: Jokic is trying to stay on top and Embiid is trying to stay on the court

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the NBA’s main men in the middle, the two centers combining for the last three MVP awards in the regular season with perhaps another coming soon. “So if he’s able to go, if he thinks he can go, then he for sure will be out there.” Donovan Mitchell had his own knee problems in the second half of the season, but he looked sharp with 30 points as Cleveland beat Orlando 97-83 on Saturday in a strong response after getting manhandled by the Knicks last year. Game 2, 10 p.m. EDT, TNT — NEED TO KNOW: The Nuggets got off to a slow start to begin defense of the franchise’s first NBA championship, but they dominated the Lakers most of the night in their playoff opener, outscoring them by 10 points both on second chances and in the paint. — INJURY WATCH: Lakers coach Darvin Ham said Sunday it’s unclear when Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt will be available to bolster a bench that saw just one player score in Game 1.

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Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sidelined for game against Celtics due to illness
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3 days, 7 hours ago

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sidelined for game against Celtics due to illness

Associated Press  

DENVER — Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was sidelined for Denver’s clash with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night because of an illness. “He wasn’t feeling great yesterday, and that has only gotten worse today, which is unfortunate,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said before the game. Malone said it’s difficult to insert another player in Jokic’s place …

Move over Magic: Nuggets star Nikola Jokic goes past Johnson on career list with 139th triple-double
1 month ago

Move over Magic: Nuggets star Nikola Jokic goes past Johnson on career list with 139th triple-double

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — There are moments when Nikola Jokic does things on the court that seem to defy reason — almost magical. Denver’s superstar center moved past Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and into third place on the career list for triple-doubles by recording the 139th of his career in a 126-114 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. “It’s something that you’re …

NBA investigating Joel Embiid’s absence from 76ers: Sources
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA investigating Joel Embiid’s absence from 76ers: Sources

New York Times  

The NBA formally launched an investigation into Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid’s absence from the team’s season-opening loss to Milwaukee, multiple league sources said Thursday. Embiid not only was out of uniform for the Sixers’ 124-109 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday, but also has been ruled out for the team’s next two games even though he is neither injured, …

The genius of Nikola Jokić and how he and Nuggets make it look easy
10 months, 1 week ago

The genius of Nikola Jokić and how he and Nuggets make it look easy

New York Times  

Nikola Jokić is a genius. Aaron Gordon’s, Jamal Murray’s and the Nuggets’ ability to read and play off Jokić puts them over the top. Jokić sees that the paint is wide open and makes eye contact with Gordon, who slips the screen and receives a perfectly placed behind-the-back pass off the dribble. Against the Portland Trail Blazers, Denver gets Jerami …

Jokic, Nuggets fend off gritty 76ers 111-105 as Embiid sits out for 4th consecutive time in Denver
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jokic, Nuggets fend off gritty 76ers 111-105 as Embiid sits out for 4th consecutive time in Denver

Associated Press  

DENVER — This matinee was no marquee, not with one of its co-stars missing again. The Denver Nuggets fended off the gritty, short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 111-105 on Saturday behind 26 points and 16 rebounds from Nikole Jokic, who was again denied his rematch with fellow MVP contender Joel Embiid. Embiid is averaging 36 points and 11.4 rebounds, and Malone said …

Joel Embiid misses 4th consecutive game in Denver as 76ers make him a late scratch with sore knee
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Joel Embiid misses 4th consecutive game in Denver as 76ers make him a late scratch with sore knee

Associated Press  

DENVER — Philadelphia star Joel Embiid missed the 76ers’ game at Denver for a fourth consecutive season Saturday after the team’s medical staff determined he shouldn’t play. With Embiid in the Sixers’ locker room, the Ball Arena crowd broke out into chants of “Where’s Embiid?” as the Nuggets opened their game against the short-handed Sixers with a 13-4 run. Embiid …

Tyrese Maxey drops 50 points for 76ers. There are other hints he’s the next NBA breakout star
1 year, 1 month ago

Tyrese Maxey drops 50 points for 76ers. There are other hints he’s the next NBA breakout star

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — In a jovial mood after another 76ers’ win, Joel Embiid had to interject when he overheard a teammate praise Tyrese Maxey. “I’m still trying to get guys open, still trying to get guys great shots.” On Maxey’s defining play, he blocked Bennedict Mathurin in the paint, then blasted toward the basket and used a Eurostep around Tyrese Haliburton …

Serbia's superstars courting history
1 year, 7 months ago

Serbia's superstars courting history

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic celebrates his quarterfinal victory over Karen Khachanov at the French Open in Paris on Tuesday. A Serbian sweep — at the French Open and in the NBA Finals — would give Djokovic a record-setting 23rd Grand Slam; it would give both Jokic and Denver their first NBA championship. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic gestures to fans following his …

Joel Embiid tells 76ers teammates ‘I’m back’ for Game 2 against Celtics
1 year, 8 months ago

Joel Embiid tells 76ers teammates ‘I’m back’ for Game 2 against Celtics

The Hindu  

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid told teammates Tuesday night that he will attempt to play Wednesday in Game 2 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics. TNT studio host Ernie Johnson asked Embiid during an interview after the announcement of his 2023 MVP award whether he would take the court for Game 2, and Embiid said, …

Rampant Jokic eclipses Suns
1 year, 8 months ago

Rampant Jokic eclipses Suns

China Daily  

Nikola Jokic scored 39 points and pulled down 16 rebounds on the eve of the NBA MVP announcement to rally the Denver Nuggets to a 97-87 win over Phoenix on Monday night, giving them a 2-0 lead over the Suns in the Western Conference semifinals. "I love an aggressive Nikola Jokic," Nuggets coach Michael Malone said after Jokic knocked down …

Rampant Jokic eclipses Suns
1 year, 8 months ago

Rampant Jokic eclipses Suns

China Daily  

Nikola Jokic scored 39 points and pulled down 16 rebounds on the eve of the NBA MVP announcement to rally the Denver Nuggets to a 97-87 win over Phoenix on Monday night, giving them a 2-0 lead over the Suns in the Western Conference semifinals. "I love an aggressive Nikola Jokic," Nuggets coach Michael Malone said after Jokic knocked down …

NBA Report: Sixers center Embiid dealing with sprained LCL
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Report: Sixers center Embiid dealing with sprained LCL

The Hindu  

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid is dealing with a sprained LCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in the middle of the week, ESPN and NBC Sports Philadelphia reported. The hope is that Embiid will be able to play toward the beginning, perhaps even Game 1, of the Sixers’ second-round series, per the reports. Embiid missed the …

76ers’ Embiid sitting out showdown with Nuggets’ Jokic
1 year, 9 months ago

76ers’ Embiid sitting out showdown with Nuggets’ Jokic

Associated Press  

The showdown between MVP front-runners fizzled Monday when Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid was ruled out against the Nuggets and star Nikola Jokic because of a sore right calf. We want to get him and the whole team healthy for the playoffs.” Asked if he wishes he’d have held Embiid out of one of those games so he could …

Joel Embiid outplays Nikola Jokić in battle of MVP front-runners as Sixers beat Nuggets
1 year, 11 months ago

Joel Embiid outplays Nikola Jokić in battle of MVP front-runners as Sixers beat Nuggets

New York Times  

If actions truly do speak louder than words, there was little mistaking how much Saturday’s game meant to Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid. That triple represented Embiid’s 45th, 46th and 47th points of the afternoon as the Sixers beat the Denver Nuggets 126-119 for their seventh straight win. That was huge.” Embiid often says that he can’t win alone, and …

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