BEN Simmons and his Philadelphia 76ers are back in action, and they’re once again playing for their lives. The 76ers trail 3-1 in the series, and have travelled to Boston with the hopes of stealing a game away from home. Simmons has been among the leaders for the 76ers, averaging 16.1 points, 9.6
Sixers players credited coach Brett Brown for creating a relaxed atmosphere ahead of Game 5 by inviting a mentalist to perform at the team’s dinner.
Thunder forward Paul George underwent a successful left knee scope, the team announced Wednesday.
Joel Embiid’s mask may have undergone some alterations before Game 5 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics on Wednesday night at TD Garden. According to 94 WIP’s Jon Johnson, Embiid was likely to wear his mask without the plastic visor portion that had been protecting his eyes. Embiid
Justin Thomas made a young fan’s day while he was practicing at TPC Sawgrass before the Players Championship. He called 12-year-old Christian out of the crowd to take a shot at the feared 17th hole. Christian appeared to have no fear at all. After Thomas gave him a club and his glove, the kid took his best shot. Christian even got to take a photo with Thomas and walked away with a signed glove. Though the best part of this may have been the reaction from Christian’s sisters. They were just a little bit jealous. This comes about a week after Thomas helped a fan pull off a surprise wedding proposal. Thomas is a true man of the fans — way to go.
Beyond their usual rivalry, the Yankees and Red Sox are now battling for the label of the top team in baseball right now.
The Yankees have taken the top spot in the rankings, but the Red Sox are not far behind.
Celtics coach Brad Stevens said Wednesday his peers got it right when Toronto’s Dwane Casey won the Michael H. Goldberg award as the NBA’s top coach. Stevens said he wasn’t disappointed by the fact he didn’t receive even one vote from his fellow coaches.
Wednesday, May 9 – 76ers at Celtics Pregame – With Larkin Out, Tatum’s Role Could Increase Even More BOSTON – The Boston Celtics took a major hit at the ball-handling position Wednesday, learning that backup point guard Shane Larkin would be sidelined for the foreseeable future with a sprained left
Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Paul George underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee on Wednesday and will be sidelined for six to eight weeks, according to The Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears. George looked sharp during his first year with the Thunder, appearing in 79 regular-season games
