It could have seemed like a lay-down beginning lineup, however that’s not Jim Boylen’s manner. The Bulls coach made that very clear when he introduced his beginning unit on Saturday. “I feel they owe them to play their butts off,’’ Boylen stated, when requested in regards to the method non-playoff groups ought to take with the likes of the 50-win Philadelphia 76ers at this level of the season. “I feel they owe it to compete. Iron sharpens iron. “Competitive folks relish in these moments, man. It’s an opportunity to compete. [Former Houston coach] Rudy T [Tomjanovich] used to say, so long as we’re conserving rating, we’re going to attempt to win.’’ They stored rating towards the 76ers. And
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NBA Fines 76ers’ Joel Embiid For NSFW Shot At Refs After Loss To Celtics
Joel Embiid’s mouthy frustration has cost him. The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers center $ 25,000 on Wednesday for criticizing referees after his team’s loss to the Boston Celtics, according to The Associated Press. Embiid ended his postgame press conference Tuesday night with a high-profile NSFW comment about the referees, and the NBA quickly disciplined him for “public criticism of the officiating which included use of inappropriate language.” Embiid addressed his fine Wednesday night following the 76ers’ win over the New York Knicks. “I knew what I was getting into,” he said, per The AP. This proves it’s always cheap... NESN.com
Celtics Wrap: Boston Edges 76ers In Thriller As Gordon Hayward Scores 26
In the absence of Kyrie Irving, it was the Celtics’ veterans that led Boston to a thrilling 112-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Gordon Hayward was monumental off the bench, hitting 8-of-11 shots and finishing with 26 points. Al Horford was key in matching up Philadelphia powerhouse Joel Embiid. Horford went for 23 points while provided strong defense on the Sixers center in a physical game between two Eastern Conference powers. Jayson Tatum (20) and Marcus Morris (17) also scored in double digits for the Celtics. Embiid finished with 23 for the 76ers, while Jimmy Butler had 22. The Celtics move to 36... NESN.com
Brad Stevens Explains Decision To Let Al Horford Play Extra Minutes Vs. 76ers
BOSTON — Well, it looks like the Boston Celtics won’t be taking it too slow with Al Horford. After missing seven games with a lingering knee injury, Horford returned to action Sunday and logged 19 minutes in the Celtics’ win over the Charlotte Hornets. While the veteran big man was said to be on a minutes restriction upon his return, an exception needed to be made Christmas Day. Horford, who only was supposed to see about 25 minutes on Tuesday, played 30 minutes in Boston’s thrilling 121-114 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Horford had a modest day with four points and nine rebounds, but as Kyrie Irving noted afte... NESN.com
Nick Wright Fires Off Two Hot Takes About Celtics, 76ers Ahead Of Opener
The 2018-19 NBA season has arrived, and the basketball world already is heating up with hot takes. Two scorchers came Tuesday morning courtesy of Nick Wright, who offered his opinion on the state of the Eastern Conference during the latest edition of “First Things First” on FOX Sports 1. Ahead of the Opening Night tilt between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, Wright identified the two East powerhouses as the two best teams in the conference. While no one would bat an eye at this take, two others uncorked in Wright’s deliverance were questionable, to say the least. “What you have is what I think is the best starting lineup in the... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: LeBron James’ Reps, 76ers To Meet In Los Angeles Sunday
LeBron James’ representatives will hear the Philadelphia 76ers’ free-agent pitch for the NBA’s best player, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 76ers are among the teams rumored to have a chance — even if it’s a slight one — to land James. The Los Angeles Lakers are seen as the favorites, while James’ current team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, likely are in the mix as well. James opted out of his contract with the Cavs earlier in the week, making himself an unrestricted free agent. The 76ers are an intriguing possibility for James. They have the salary cap space needed to sign him, a young core featuring two franchise corners... NESN.com
76ers’ Joel Embiid, Dario Saric Want Markelle Fultz To ‘Trust The Process’
Share this: While the Boston Celtics and 76ers reportedly are working out a deal for Philadelphia to acquire the No. 1 overall selection in the 2017 NBA Draft, a few members of the 76ers are excited about the prospects of Washington guard Markelle Fultz becoming part of their process. Joel Embiid and Dario Saric fanned the trade rumor flames Saturday when they tweeted a photo of themselves in front of a locker with Fultz’s name on it with the caption — “Trust The Process.” Fultz, of course, is expected to be the top selection in the draft and was in Philadelphia on Saturday for a pre-draft workout. The C’s and 76ers reportedly are working on a trade that would send the No. 1 pick to Philadelphia