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76ers’ Nick Nurse still encourages physical play after ‘dirty’ foul in Game 3 vs. Knicks
- Stefan Bondy
76ers’ Nick Nurse still encourages physical play after ‘dirty’ foul in Game 3 vs. Knicks

“I think about every time these two teams play each other — regular season or playoffs — it’s a rivalry, man,” Nurse said Friday. [...]

Knicks need Donte DiVincenzo and OG Anunoby to be more consistent
- Peter Botte
Knicks need Donte DiVincenzo and OG Anunoby to be more consistent

The Knicks finally got Jalen Brunson untracked in Game 3, but two other key starters — Donte DiVincenzo and OG Anunoby — have been inconsistent. [...]

Onus now on Knicks to respond to Joel Embiid’s dominant, physical Game 3
- Stefan Bondy
Onus now on Knicks to respond to Joel Embiid’s dominant, physical Game 3

The physicality was written all over Isaiah Hartenstein’s neck, the scratch marks befitting a raccoon attack. [...]

Knicks need to figure out how to slow down Tyrese Maxey
- Peter Botte
Knicks need to figure out how to slow down Tyrese Maxey

All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey has averaged 31.0 points per game with excellent shooting splits, including 25 more points in the Sixers’ Game 3 win. [...]

Knicks-76ers series got real with one heated moment
- Mike Vaccaro
Knicks-76ers series got real with one heated moment

Jalen Brunson did an exaggerated on-the-way up fake – anyone could see he was mimicking Joel Embiid’s signature move, even all the way up in the last row at Wells [...]

Unpacking the ups and downs of a uniquely chaotic night in New York sports
- Howie Kussoy
Unpacking the ups and downs of a uniquely chaotic night in New York sports

It was a rare occasion when representatives of New York’s four major sports were forced to share the spotlight. [...]

Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau rips refs for free-throw disparity for Joel Embiid
- Peter Botte
Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau rips refs for free-throw disparity for Joel Embiid

The Sixers attempted 33 free throws — 14 more than the Knicks did — including a 19-for-21 night from the stripe by Joel Embiid in their 125-114 win. [...]

Joel Embiid backed up words when 76ers needed it most
- Peter Botte
Joel Embiid backed up words when 76ers needed it most

Highlights of the Knicks’ 125-114 Game 3 loss the 76ers on Thursday, which narrowed their series lead to 2-1. [...]

76ers refused to let Knicks land a final uppercut
- Mike Vaccaro
76ers refused to let Knicks land a final uppercut

It felt like the Sixers were one punch away from going down, maybe going away, one 10-2 run away from surrender. Then a funny thing happened. [...]

76ers’ Joel Embiid battling mild case of Bell’s palsy in health scare
- Andrew Crane
76ers’ Joel Embiid battling mild case of Bell’s palsy in health scare

Joel Embiid’s push to play through a knee injury this postseason also featured another behind-the-scenes health scare. [...]

Knicks drop Game 3 to 76ers as Joel Embiid explodes after avoiding ejection for ‘dirty’ foul
- Stefan Bondy
Knicks drop Game 3 to 76ers as Joel Embiid explodes after avoiding ejection for ‘dirty’ foul

The Knicks lost a scrap in the sandbox to the Sixers and the MVP version of Joel Embiid, who averted an ejection after a “dirty” foul on Mitchell Robinson. [...]

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson exits Game 3, leaves arena in walking boot after re-injuring balky left ankle
- Peter Botte
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson exits Game 3, leaves arena in walking boot after re-injuring balky left ankle

The Knicks won’t have center Mitchell Robinson for the rest of Game 3 against the 76ers, as he was ruled out with a sprained ankle. [...]

Joel Embiid called for flagrant after trying to trip Mitchell Robinson as Knicks-76ers gets chippy
- Andrew Crane
Joel Embiid called for flagrant after trying to trip Mitchell Robinson as Knicks-76ers gets chippy

Joel Embiid added to a physical start in Game 3 with a flagrant foul, and Kendrick Perkins thought it should’ve resulted in an ejection. [...]

Sixers miss deadline to file protest after Game 2 loss
- Stefan Bondy
Sixers miss deadline to file protest after Game 2 loss

The Sixers aired their grievances but did nothing else about it. Despite their list of issues surrounding the Game 2 loss — mostly with the refereeing — Philly let the [...]

Knicks’ mop celebration after 1989 76ers sweep is bold statement current team wouldn’t dare try
- Mike Vaccaro
Knicks’ mop celebration after 1989 76ers sweep is bold statement current team wouldn’t dare try

Never was there anything so audacious as what happened a week shy of 35 years ago, the last time the Knicks played the 76ers in a road playoff game. [...]

76ers’ Kelly Oubre crashed Lamborghini hours after crushing playoff loss to Knicks
- Jenna Lemoncelli
76ers’ Kelly Oubre crashed Lamborghini hours after crushing playoff loss to Knicks

Sixers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. was involved in a car accident after Philadelphia’s Game 2 loss to the Knicks on Monday night, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.  [...]

Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 live updates: Knicks fall flat in Game 3 as Joel Embiid explodes for 50 points
- Rob Reese
Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 live updates: Knicks fall flat in Game 3 as Joel Embiid explodes for 50 points

Knicks vs. 76ers has already been a thrilling NBA playoff series with a pair of tight battles at MSG. Now, the series heads to Philadelphia with the 76ers in desperation [...]

Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 prediction: NBA Playoffs odds, picks, best bets for Thursday
- Michael Arinze
Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 prediction: NBA Playoffs odds, picks, best bets for Thursday

It’s safe to say the 76ers won’t be in the best of moods as they return home Thursday, down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. [...]

Knicks letting 2-0 series lead answer Joel Embiid’s ‘better team’ jab
- Peter Botte
Knicks letting 2-0 series lead answer Joel Embiid’s ‘better team’ jab

Josh Hart essentially invoked the famous Bill Parcells credo that you are what your record says you are. [...]

Knicks’ Villanova alums still feel sting of 76ers draft snubs
- Stefan Bondy
Knicks’ Villanova alums still feel sting of 76ers draft snubs

The feelings of disrespect and abandonment work both ways. [...]

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After NBA Bans Jontay Porter for Gambling, Some See Glimpse of Sports’ Future
- Kevin Draper and Tania Ganguli

The N.B.A. banned a player for life for betting on games, a practice some worry could become more prevalent with the rise of wagering on sports. [...]

The Big Number: $76,535
- Marie Solis

A look at why Caitlin Clark, the star women's basketball player, will be paid so little as a player for the Indiana Fever. [...]

One Potential Key to Knicks’ Season: Friendship
- Tania Ganguli

Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo have been buddies since college, a situation that those who study the workplace say can foster success. [...]

An Overlooked Championship Team’s Final Stop: The White House
- Remy Tumin and Sopan Deb

The all-Black Tennessee A&I basketball team won three back-to-back national championships at the height of the Jim Crow era, but were never invited to the White House. That changed on [...]

LSU’s Kim Mulkey Courts Controversy in Style
- Vanessa Friedman

Inside the coach’s winning fashion playbook. [...]

How March Madness Upsets Can Bring Attention and Money to Universities
- Santul Nerkar

As administrators at universities like St. Peter’s, Fairleigh Dickinson and Florida Gulf Coast can attest, upset victories bring attention, alumni donations and a lot of work. [...]

A Big Year for Women’s College Basketball in New York
- James Barron

Both the Columbia and N.Y.U. women’s teams made it to postseason tournaments. [...]

For Women’s Basketball, Caitlin Clark’s Lasting Impact May Be Economic
- Santul Nerkar

People have flocked to watch the Iowa star on TV and in person at a time when her sport is more valuable than it ever was before. [...]

Max Hardy, 40, Dies; Helped Bring Chef-Driven Cuisine to Detroit
- Clay Risen

With his unique blend of Lowcountry and Caribbean influences, he ranked among the best of a new generation of Black culinary wizards. [...]

Dawn Staley Is More Than a Basketball Coach for Her Players
- Liz Robbins

For the veteran women’s coach at the college and Olympic levels, honesty and discipline are central to leadership. [...]