Sixers observations

The big man was dominant in Washington on Wednesday, but he admits that he’s still feeling the affects of his illness.

Joel Embiid scored 50 points Wednesday night on the Wizards and the Sixers picked up a 131-126 road win.

Tyrese Maxey ends the first half in Washington in exciting fashion.

The Sixers were without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey but nearly stole a win over the Celtics behind a 26-point night from Patrick Beverley.

The shorthanded Sixers lost a tight game Friday night to the Celtics despite Patrick Beverley’s 26 points, falling to a 125-119 defeat.

Patrick Beverley made sure Jaylen Brown knew he drained a three over the Celtic in the 2nd quarter of Friday night’s Sixers game.

The Sixers, who were without Joel Embiid on Wednesday night, fell behind early and never recovered in a forgettable loss to the Pelicans.

The Sixers dropped to 0-2 this season without Joel Embiid on Wednesday night, losing in New Orleans to Zion Williamson and the Pelicans.

Paul Reed showed off his handles in the 1st quarter of the Sixers’ game against the Pelicans on Wednesday night.

Taryn Hatcher caught up with Joel Embiid after the reigning MVP registered his first triple-double of the season against the Lakers on Monday night.

Joel Embiid notched his sixth career triple-double Monday night in the Sixers’ 138-94 win over the Lakers.

Joel Embiid rejected Anthony Davis’s layup attempt in the 1st half of the Sixers game against the Lakers on Monday night.

Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup and hit six clutch free throws in the final minute of play to help the Sixers earn a huge road win over the Thunder on Saturday.

Joel Embiid played a great all-around game and led the Sixers to a 127-123 road win Saturday over the Thunder.

Tyrese Maxey hit a tough reverse layup in the 4th quarter of the Sixers’ game against the Thunder on Saturday.

Joel Embiid swatted away Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s layup attempt in the 1st quarter of the Sixers’ game against the Thunder on Saturday.

Playing without Joel Embiid for the first time this season, the Sixers were unable to hang with Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves.

Joel Embiid sat out his first game of the season and the Sixers dropped a 112-99 contest Wednesday night against the Timberwolves.

“The Sixers erased an 18-point deficit but fell to the Cavaliers in an overtime thriller in their In-Season Tournament group play finale.

The Sixers erased an 18-point deficit but fell to a 122-119 overtime loss Tuesday night to the Cavs.