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Sixers weekly observations: This season's bench compared to last season's, possible playoff matchups, more originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com After the Sixers' first three-game losing streak of the season, the team secured back-to-back 50-win seasons by beating the Bulls Saturday night. With Miami up next on Tuesday and Chicago again Wednesday, the Sixers' magic number to clinch the No. seed in the Eastern Conference is one. Continue to Article

April 07, 2019 11:34:am EST

JJ Redick made four 3-pointers while scoring 23 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers post a 116-96 victory over the host Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Joel Embiid recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots as the 76ers (50-30) reached the 50-win mark for the second straight season. Philadelphia also moved two games ahead of the Boston Celtics with two games to play in the battle for the Eastern Conference's No. 3 seed. Continue to Article

April 06, 2019 10:35:pm EST

Celtics picked up Terry Rozier from hospital after game in Indiana, flew home in Celtics uniform originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Terry Rozier fell victim to an illness during the first half of the Celtics' dominant win over the Pacers Friday night, where the guard was sent to the hospital at halftime. Rozier only logged about six minutes of playing time in the win, but the Celtics managed to come away with a decisive victory on the back of Gordon Hayward's flawless 9-for-9 shooting night. According to Celtics reporter Marc D'Amico, the team went and picked Rozier up from the hospital after the game to bring him back to Boston, so he ended up flying home in his uniform. Continue to Article

April 06, 2019 6:22:pm EST

But as the Celtics moved the ball from one side to another, Baynes made a beeline for the basket and was spotted by Al Horford who connected with him for a lob dunk. Baynes' stout defense and solid rebounding are important to the Celtics when it comes to winning. But the big fella is getting it done offensively as well … and it ain't just bone-crunching screens, either. Continue to Article

April 06, 2019 5:59:pm EST

It looks like the Boston Celtics will close out the season similar to how it began with the availability of certain players in question. Jaylen Brown's sore lower back injury has kept him sidelined for the last three games, and he's listed as doubtful heading into Sunday's matchup with Orlando. Al Horford has been dealing with some left knee soreness but has managed to play through it lately. Continue to Article

April 06, 2019 5:31:pm EST