Wembanyama Posts 39 Points, 15 Rebounds in Spurs' Game 3 Victory
Wembanyama's 39 points and 15 rebounds lead Spurs past Timberwolves in Game 3.
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NBA 2025-2026 Playoffs
Second-round playoff series between Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs
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2026-08-17 to 2026-11-14 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 9 May, 03:36 UTC
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76ers aim for first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000-01 season
The Philadelphia 76ers are seeking to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since the 2000-01 season. They currently trail the New York Knicks 2-0 in their second-round playoff series.
Philadelphia 76ers donate 500 tickets per home game to community groups
The Philadelphia 76ers announced they will donate 500 tickets for each remaining home second-round playoff game to area community groups. For Game 3 on Friday, 250 tickets go to frontline medical personnel from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine, and 250 to local educators. For Game 4 on Sunday, 500 tickets go to mothers and children selected by community organizations including Uplift Center for Grieving Children, Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia, La Liga del Barrio, and Apologues.
Joel Embiid listed as questionable for Game 3 due to hip and ankle injuries
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid missed Game 2 of the second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks due to hip and ankle injuries. He was officially listed as questionable for Game 3 scheduled for Friday night.
Joel Embiid appeals to 76ers fans not to sell playoff tickets to Knicks supporters
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid called on team fans not to sell their playoff tickets to New York Knicks fans before the second-round series, stating the team needs fan support and referencing that Knicks fans overwhelmed the arena during their previous playoff meeting two years earlier. Embiid emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong home crowd atmosphere.
76ers implement geographic ticket restrictions through Ticketmaster to prevent Knicks fan takeover
The Philadelphia 76ers previously attempted to restrict ticket sales for the playoff series against the New York Knicks to residents of the greater Philadelphia area through Ticketmaster. Orders from residents outside the designated area are canceled without notice, as part of efforts to maintain a predominantly 76ers fan presence at home games.
Philadelphia 76ers defeat Boston Celtics in Game 7 of first-round playoff series
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series on May 2, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit to advance to the second round.
New York Knicks lead Philadelphia 76ers 2-0 in second-round playoff series
The New York Knicks lead the best-of-seven second-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers 2-0 after winning both games at Madison Square Garden. The 76ers will host Games 3 and 4 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, with Game 3 scheduled for Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET and Game 4 on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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76ers Deploy Community Outreach and Ticket Controls for Fan Loyalty
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