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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) reacts after being fouled on a shot as his teammates reach to help during the first half of Game 2 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons dominate as Wizards fall behind 2-0 to 76ers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) reacts after being fouled during the first half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Wizards searching for toughness ahead of Game 2 against 76ers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons reacts after a dunk during the second half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers withstand Wizards’ best to take Game 1

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New Orleans Pelicans' Naji Marshall, center, goes up for a shot between Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, and Tobias Harris during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, May 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid strengthens MVP bid, 76ers hold off Pelicans 109-107

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' George Hill, center, goes up for a shot against Atlanta Hawks' Brandon Goodwin, from right, Danilo Gallinari and Clint Capela during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers rout Hawks 127-83 to clinch playoff spot

By KEVIN COONEY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo has big day, Bucks trounce 76ers 132-94

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) is fouled as he shoots against multiple Milwaukee Bucks' defenders during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

76ers missing Embiid, Simmons for matchup with Bucks

Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul, right, tries to dribble past Philadelphia 76ers' Danny Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Suns survive heave from Embiid in 116-113 win over 76ers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid celebrates after an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Friday, April 16, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid, 76ers snap Clippers’ 7-game winning streak

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Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol, forward Kyle Kuzma, forward Anthony Davis and forward LeBron James sit on the bench during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, April 10, 2021, in New York (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin). **FILE**

Analysis: Injuries wreaking more havoc than virus protocols

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol, forward Kyle Kuzma, forward Anthony Davis and forward LeBron James sit on the bench during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, April 10, 2021, in New York (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin). **FILE**

NBA player injuries, not virus, are dictating playoff races

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder center Moses Brown (9) fights for the ball with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)

Joel Embiid scores 27 points, 76ers beat Thunder 117-93

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, center, looks to pass while pressured by Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, and center Robert Williams III, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Embiid scores 35, 76ers dominate Celtics in 106-96 win

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies' Jonas Valanciunas, center, shoots the ball with Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, right, and Danny Green, left, defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 4, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Allen helps lead Grizzlies past short-handed 76ers

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, is introduced prior to an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Embiid scores 24 points in return, 76ers beat Timberwolves

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris, from right, goes up for a shot against Sacramento Kings' Tyrese Haliburton and Richaun Holmes during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Harris leads short-handed 76ers past Kings 129-105

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid grimaces after an injury during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, March 12, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

AP source: Embiid could miss up to 2 weeks with knee injury

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - This is a July 26, 2019, file photo showing Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey during an NBA basketball news conference in Houston. Morey hasn't had to make any major moves in his first season running the Philadelphia 76ers. But the executive who took the Houston Rockets to the brink of the NBA Finals believes he has the roster in Philly need to win its first NBA title since 1983. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

AP Interview: Morey embraces challenges of leading 76ers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dunks past Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, bottom, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 12, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Embiid exits with apparent leg injury, 76ers beat Wizards

By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid grimaces after an injury during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, March 12, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Embiid exits game following awkward landing on leg

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