Hawks vs. 76ers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Thursday December 23, 2021
Atlanta Hawks 98, Philadelphia 76ers 96 (Final)
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Watch Embiid miss clean look to tie game, Hawks beat 76ers 98-96 nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/24/wat… – 12:16 AM
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running back Sixers-Hawks like an absolute psychopath and laughing hysterically at the fact that Tyler Johnson was in the “have to get a stop” lineup to end the game during his first night with the team – 12:02 AM
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A 38-13 close for the Hornets to win in Denver. Bucks win in Dallas, Hawks win in Philadelphia, Wizards win in New York despite Kemba’s 44.
Celtics in a three-way tie for 7th with the Hornets and Sixers.
Five games separate 2 through 11 in the East heading into Christmas. pic.twitter.com/VwMbRgkqeq – 11:29 PM
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Nate McMillan on Onyeka Okongwu (and his defense on Embiid) tonight:
“I thought he was really good. Embiid is one of the best centers in this league. He’s a handful… (Okongwu) was really physical with him and just made him chase on the offensive end of the floor.” pic.twitter.com/ZE1vmEvKCG – 11:27 PM
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“I feel like everybody was connected, and that matters.”
– John Collins
The Hawks had seven guys in protocols, lost two guys to injury and already had two other players out injured.
Yet they still buckled down and beat the Sixers, 98-96:
ajc.com/sports/atlanta… – 11:12 PM
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#Sixers can’t find a way past the shorthanded #AtlantaHawks inquirer.com/sixers/atlanta… via @phillyinquirer – 10:52 PM
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Bogdan Bogdanovic, on starting 0-for-13 before scoring 10 points in the final 3:44.
“It was personal at the end. ‘I can’t break the record tonight.’ I just kept saying that to myself.” pic.twitter.com/oqKka8CUne – 10:38 PM
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John Collins: “Having guys drop like flies, one thing about tonight, we were together for the entire game, regardless of who was in or out.” – 10:27 PM
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Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 10 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter on 4-7 FGM. His 10 points marked a season-high for points in any quarter. The last time Bogdanovic notched 10+ in a fourth quarter was 4/2/21 at New Orleans. – 10:18 PM
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back at it Sunday.
📝
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#Sixers vs. #AtlantaHawks box pic.twitter.com/5Jm4C29b1W – 10:02 PM
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“Hell of a game from him,” Bogdan Bogdanovic says of Onyeka Okongwu – 9:59 PM
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Stinks for Cam Reddish that he did not get to finish this win because he played a significant part in it.
Was better tonight than he was when he scored 36 yesterday. – 9:55 PM
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“This is what we have to be about,” McMillan says of the (very) short-handed Hawks beating Philly.
“Coming to Philly on a back-to-back, a good team that has had our number this year, these guys responded to the challenge of getting up and playing harder and playing together.” – 9:55 PM
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The Hawks have now won six straight road games, after recording seven straight road losses.
Per @EliasSports, Atlanta is the first team since the 2001-02 Detroit Pistons to follow seven straight road losses with six straight road victories. – 9:50 PM
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Nate McMillan said he thinks Cam Reddish is experiencing cramping more so than an injury, which would be good news for the Hawks.
Said he doesn’t know any more on Delon Wright. – 9:49 PM
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Doc Rivers says the Sixers went into tonight’s game expecting Tyrese Maxey would play about 15 minutes.
Pleasantly surprised that he played a lot more and did well, which Rivers identified as one of the few positives from a game he says his team “didn’t deserve to win.” – 9:43 PM
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Doc Rivers said they initially only expected Maxey to play 15 minutes tonight, low minute count expectation was a factor in the decision to bring him off the bench – 9:42 PM
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TBH this was a great game from Skylar Mays and a good game from Delon Wright, before he got injured.
Mays added 14 points, 11 rebounds and three assists; Wright added five points, five rebounds and six assists.
Both guys did a lot of little things that helped the Hawks win. – 9:42 PM
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Doc Rivers says he thought the Sixers “approached the game very casually” tonight vs. the Hawks. – 9:39 PM
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final.
🪙@Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/y6NLeEMD4F – 9:31 PM
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Tonight’s win marks Atlanta’s sixth straight road victory – its longest road winning streak since winning a franchise-high 12 consecutive road games during the 2014-15 season. – 9:30 PM
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Wow — Embiid missed at the buzzer and the incredibly short-handed Hawks beat the Sixers, 98-96.
ATL had 7 players out in COVID-19 protocols; both Cam Reddish and Delon Wright exited with injuries.
Bogi came alive w/ 10 pts in the fourth.
Hawks are now 15-16. – 9:28 PM
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Considering the circumstances for the Hawks tonight, this is a candidate for the best win of the season.
Sixers should be embarrassed. – 9:27 PM
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Embiid rims out at the buzzer and the Sixers lose 98-96 to an absolutely decimated Atlanta team.
Would say that it’s a brutal loss but there has been too many of these to say it’s a surprise. – 9:27 PM
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HE WIT US!!!!!!!! Great win Killas!! 💯 – 9:27 PM
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Sixers lose to the Hawks, 98-96 – 9:26 PM
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Joel Embiid misses a jumper at the buzzer.
Hawks win 98-96. Unbelievable! – 9:26 PM
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Back-to-back shot clock violations for the Hawks.
Sixers ball with 5.4 seconds to go. Hawks lead 98-96 – 9:24 PM
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Nate McMillan challenged the foul called on John Collins. Hawks lost the challenge. Joel Embiid will shoot two free throws with the Sixers down 98-94 with 29 seconds to go. – 9:22 PM
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Bogdan reminding us how much of a gamer he is. Dude was 0 for everything then winning time came and he’s got the Hawks on his back – 9:20 PM
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The Sixers could use Ben Simmons right about now – 9:19 PM
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Bogi hadn’t made a single shot from the field until this fourth quarter (entered the fourth 0-10 FG), when the Hawks need it most.
He’s hit two jumpers and a 3-pointer to give the Hawks a 96-92 lead, 1:55 to play here in Philly – 9:17 PM
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Bogdan Bogdanovic with 3 huge buckets after he started 0/13 is crazy. Gotta have a short term memory in this league. Next play mentality. Hawks up 96-92 with 2:06 left. #Sixers – 9:16 PM
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What a time for Bogdan Bogdanovic to find his shot. Nine points for him in the past two minutes.
Hawks lead 96-92 with 2:06 left. Wow. – 9:16 PM
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Bogdan Bogdanovic makes his first shot of the game with 3:35 left in the game and the Hawks lead 91-90 – 9:13 PM
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Delon Wright (left ankle sprain) Will not return for the #Hawks – 9:13 PM
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Delon Wright (left ankle sprain) will not return to the game, Hawks say. – 9:12 PM
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Delon Wright (left ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game. – 9:12 PM
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Delon Wright has been ruled out for the rest of the game with a left ankle sprain. – 9:12 PM
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Delon Wright (left ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game. – 9:11 PM
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beyond the arc? why not.🤷 pic.twitter.com/Ad3xZwmoJX – 9:11 PM
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I truly cannot believe the Hawks are still in this game. – 9:11 PM
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Joel Embiid just got fouled and hit the deck
And then did some pushups before getting up
Matisse and Tobias nod in approval
Joel makes both FTs
End scene – 9:11 PM
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Currently with a season-high 12 points and a career-high 10 rebounds, Skylar Mays has recorded his first career double-double. – 9:08 PM
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Looked like Delon Wright stepped on Tyrese Maxey’s foot and rolled his ankle. Hawks immediately called for help. Hopefully it’s nothing serious. – 9:08 PM
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that 20-22 vision.🕶 pic.twitter.com/mw22zGf8TY – 9:07 PM
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Tonight is @Tobias Harris‘s 51st career game with at least 15 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Twenty-six of those efforts have come with the @Philadelphia 76ers.
h/t @Stathead – 9:06 PM
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Cam Reddish will not return per Hawks PR. – 9:05 PM
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Cam Reddish is out for the rest of the game, Hawks say – 9:05 PM
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Delon Wright is limping and being helped off the court. – 9:04 PM
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Delon Wright is down and in a lot of pain. He’s being helped to the locker room. – 9:04 PM
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Reddish will not return to tonight’s game. – 9:04 PM
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Charles Bassey continues to look like a strong pick at No. 53 in the draft. Quality backup center minutes here on a night when Joel Embiid hasn’t been his best. – 8:59 PM
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Trouble finishing? No worries, Charles Bassey will turn your miss into a Kobe assist – 8:59 PM
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Charles Bassey has given this team some really good minutes in this one. The potential is there for this kid. #Sixers – 8:59 PM
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Cam Reddish is questionable to return for the #Hawks. He’s dealing with a calf cramp – 8:57 PM
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Most points in a qtr this season.
Steph Curry (25)
Kemba Walker (23)
Seth Curry (23) – 8:56 PM
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The Hawks are now listing Cam Reddish as questionable to return with a right ankle sprain/left calf cramp. – 8:55 PM
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Cam Reddish (right ankle sprain/left calf cramp) is questionable to return to tonight’s game. – 8:54 PM
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Cam Reddish (right ankle sprain/left calf cramp) is questionable to return, team says. – 8:54 PM
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final frame.
🪙@Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/zZ3EuWLM51 – 8:53 PM
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Isaiah Joe making everything in the preseason and missing everything when the games count has been an unfortunate development for the Sixers. – 8:53 PM
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What if all Furkan Korkmaz needs to get back is a haircut? – 8:52 PM
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Hawks will take a 79-75 lead vs. the Sixers into the fourth quarter. – 8:49 PM
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🗣TYRESE MAXEY!!!!
& wait for Mr. Maxey🥺 pic.twitter.com/Kt9bZJ13Ab – 8:49 PM
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Bogdan Bogdanovic is 0-of-10 from the floor, John Collins is in foul trouble, Cam Reddish sprained his ankle and, of course, the Hawks lead the Sixers 79-75 at the end of the third quarter. – 8:49 PM
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The Maxey dunk that the @Philadelphia 76ers are about to post…. – 8:48 PM
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Reddish quickly went to the locker room. He’s on the floor now – 8:45 PM
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Cam Reddish has a right ankle sprain but is available to play, Hawks say. – 8:44 PM
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Cam Reddish (right ankle sprain) is available to return. – 8:42 PM
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Cam Reddish is coming back into the game right now after rolling his right ankle. – 8:41 PM
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Cam Reddish rolled his right ankle.
Collins in foul trouble.
Offense is going to be tricky to come by here. – 8:40 PM
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Great work by Cam Reddish and Skylar Mays to get the ball to Mays as a release valve with 76ers trapping Cam/OO PNR.
Quick passing got an +1 for Okongwu. – 8:36 PM
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Cam Reddish just rolled his ankle on the last offensive possession. He’s coming out of the game with a noticeable limp and heading to the locker room. – 8:35 PM
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cam reddish pic.twitter.com/pUx40eLnT7 – 8:31 PM
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11-0 run for the Hawks (including 8 points from Cam Reddish) to get back in front of Philly, 65-58, with 7:22 to play.
Reddish leads the Hawks with 18 points – 8:30 PM
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this here is no surprise !! #camreddish – 8:30 PM
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Furkan Korkmaz has shot 18.6% from deep over his last 17 games he’s played. He’s 0/3 from deep tonight in his return from the flu. He has got to break out of this elongated slump he’s in. #Sixers – 8:30 PM
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11-0 run for the Hawks to take a 65-58 lead. Cam Reddish is cooking. He’s up to 18 on 7-of-12 shooting – 8:29 PM
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Skylar Mays has reached a career-high in rebounds (7 currently) … His previous best was 5 on 4/28/21 at Philadelphia. – 8:26 PM
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SWISHIN’ SETH. pic.twitter.com/0O4fgpjT8j – 8:25 PM
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With his 12th point tonight, John Collins has reached 4,500 for his career. – 8:24 PM
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John Collins just picked up his fourth foul with 9:30 to go in the third. – 8:24 PM
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The @Cryptocom sweepstakes winners!🤩
🪙 #CryptoHoops pic.twitter.com/ySTZWNkfDL – 8:23 PM
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John Collins is up to 14 points on 6/8 shooting and he’s 2/2 from deep for the Hawks – 8:22 PM
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at the half.👀
🪙@Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/g6OsH0jiIl – 8:11 PM
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Tisse and Rese back at it again! pic.twitter.com/w6jxU8Ka12 – 8:09 PM
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Sixers ended that half on a 38-20 run to be tied at halfitme. Bench was good, particularly Maxey. Then a good Harris stretch to close the half.
But this team’s 3-point shooting, and what the overall lack of confidence does to the offense, is a major problem right now. – 8:09 PM
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Sixers have erased Hawks’ 19-point first-quarter lead. It’s tied at 51 entering the second half.
Collins: 11, 5/7 FG
Okongwu: 10/4, 5/6 FG
Reddish: 10 points, 5/10 FG
Hawks shooting 2/13 from 3, Sixers shooting 3/15. Embiid held to 7 points on 2/7 shooting. – 8:07 PM
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Despite a slow start, the @Philadelphia 76ers climb out of a 19-point first-half hole to take a 51-51 tie into halftime.
Maxey: 11 PTS / 4-8 FG
Harris: 10 PTS / 2 AST
Embiid: 7 PTS / 5 REB
Curry: 5 PTS / 3 AST – 8:07 PM
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Rough end to the first half for the Hawks.
Back-to-back turnovers and the Sixers capitalize to tie it up, 51-51. Hawks led by 19 in the first quarter though obviously Philly was going to fight back.
Collins: 11 pts, 3 reb (picked up his 3rd foul)
Okongwu: 10 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast – 8:07 PM
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nice and easy, big fella! pic.twitter.com/2Fhr8i6F42 – 8:06 PM
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In an unsurprising turn of events, a Tyrese Maxey to Matisse Thybulle alley oop is something @Philadelphia 76ers fans seem to really enjoy – 8:05 PM
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Okongwu with some impressive stuff so far tonight: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and a block in his first 14 minutes, some nice finishes around the rim + helping to contain Embiid (who has 7 points so far) – 8:00 PM
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Good to see Tobias Harris getting aggressive now. He has the matchup advantage with his size and strength. He’s gotta attack that. #Sixers – 7:58 PM
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this disjointed, sluggish Magic team is what I expected in Brooklyn and Atlanta. – 7:56 PM
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Onyeka Okongwu lob to John Collins!
That’s Okongwu’s second assist. – 7:54 PM
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A lot of open 3’s being passed up early. Tyler Johnson was the only one who didn’t pass any up. #Sixers – 7:51 PM
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let it fly, @Tyler Johnson! pic.twitter.com/qRJQDmL3ox – 7:45 PM
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Third time’s a charm for Tyler Johnson. He knocks down a triple for his 1st bucket in a Philly uniform and it brings the team to within 10. #Sixers – 7:42 PM
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plenty of game left.
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Jalen Johnson and Lance Stephenson checking in for the start of the second quarter. – 7:35 PM
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Incredible start for the Hawks here in Philadelphia. Up 32-18 over the Sixers at the end of the first. Out-rebounding Philly 17-6, defense flying around. Philly shot 37 percent in the quarter, Atlanta shot 52 percent.
Collins: 9 points
Dieng: 7 points
Reddish: 6 points – 7:34 PM
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Hawks have a 17-6 rebounding advantage over the Sixers after the first quarter.
A brutal quarter for the team as a whole outside of Tyrese Maxey. – 7:34 PM
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Tyrese Maxey has given this team a spark. Philly within 32-18 after a step back triple at the buzzer after being down 32-13. Maxey had 9 points in that 1st quarter. #Sixers – 7:33 PM
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“At least Tyrese Maxey looks good,” the 2021-22 Sixers video yearbook – 7:33 PM
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Exactly as you’d expect, the Hawks, with seven guys out in COVID-19 protocols (including Trae Young), will take a 32-18 lead vs. the Sixers into the second quarter. – 7:33 PM
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Tyler Johnson checking in now, making his @Philadelphia 76ers debut.
Out there now:
Maxey / Joe / Johnson / Reed / Bassey – 7:31 PM
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oof. pic.twitter.com/6xxTsONLIs – 7:30 PM
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Tobias Harris just tipped the ball into the Hawks’ basket, a new one for one of the worst rebounding teams in the NBA.
The Sixers trail 26-13 to a team that lost to a very shorthanded Orlando at home last night. Plenty of boos. Good stuff all around. – 7:28 PM
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Tyler Johnson and Charles Bassey will check in after this timeout for the Sixers.
Team could use something positive off the bench, down 26-13 early to the very shorthanded Hawks. – 7:27 PM
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Tyler Johnson is about to check in and make his Philly debut with the team down 13 in the 1st Q #Sixers – 7:26 PM
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Tobias Harris tipping the ball in his own basket is a good summary of the first 10 minutes of this game – 7:26 PM
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Philly is shooting 3/12 and 1/6 from deep. They’re down 21-7 to the Hawks and the boo birds are out. #Sixers – 7:23 PM
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Philly is off to a slow start against an undermanned Hawks team. Tyrese Maxey enters the game now so let’s see if he can give a spark. #Sixers – 7:19 PM
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Hawks open up with a 15-7 lead vs. the Sixers, with all points coming from either John Collins (9) or Cam Reddish (6). – 7:17 PM
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🔔Fred “Mad Dog” Carter🔔
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John Collins has opened up 4-5 from the field, with 9 points in his first 4 minutes. – 7:16 PM
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Not surprising, but it’s Okongwu and not Collins getting the first stint guarding Embiid. – 7:13 PM
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#ICYMI #Sixers mailbag: Ben Simmons’ trade market, Tobias Harris’ true value and more reader questions inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:04 PM
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Onyeka Okongwu is starting for Gorgui Dieng, and he was the better center last night, but the Hawks are also playing Joel Embiid and it’s crucial that OO stay out of foul trouble, which has been his one issue since returning. – 6:53 PM
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ready to make a splash.💦
📱@Socios pic.twitter.com/TKSsgJfR6W – 6:51 PM
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With Sharife Cooper and Kevin Huerter officially out, a list of available players tonight:
Bogdanovic, Collins, Dieng, Malcolm Hill, Iwundu, Johnson, Mays, Okongwu, Reddish, Stephenson, Wright – 6:37 PM
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Hawks are adding Onyeka Okongwu to the starting lineup, alongside Skylar Mays, Delon Wright, Cam Reddish and John Collins. – 6:36 PM
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#Sixers starters:
Matisse Thybulle
Tobias Harris
Joel Embiid
Furkan Korkmaz
Seth Curry
Tyrese Maxey will come off the bench. – 6:36 PM
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Updated #NBA column: Giving Joel Embiid scoring help is at the top of the #Sixers’ holiday wish list. And it’s OK for Paul Reed to get occasional minutes: https://t.co/zgAuZZI9b1 pic.twitter.com/31L9WnnOiA – 6:35 PM
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Hawks starters vs. Sixers
Delon Wright
Skylar Mays
Cam Reddish
John Collins
Onyeka Okongwu – 6:34 PM
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Tyrese Maxey is back. He will come off the bench tonight. #Sixers – 6:34 PM
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tonight’s starting five:
• @Matisse Thybulle
• @Tobias Harris
• @Joel Embiid
• @Furkan Korkmaz
• @Seth Curry
🏀@RothmanOrtho pic.twitter.com/3NoaExqrJv – 6:30 PM
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Joel Embiid, fresh off a 40/10 game last time out: pic.twitter.com/1h8HIk8aSd – 6:23 PM
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Kevin Huerter and Sharife Cooper (and many others) are out. pic.twitter.com/GywDKRk5bR – 6:15 PM
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John Collins has recorded three straight 20+ point / 10+ rebound outings, tied for the third-longest such streak of his career & tied for the third-longest in the NBA this season. Over those three games, Collins is averaging 23.0 ppg and 10.7 rpg (.545 FG%, .462 3FG%, .938 FT%). – 6:15 PM
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The 76ers & @GiantFoodStores partnered for this year’s Holiday Hoopla to surprise 25 youth from the Methodist Services Group with a special game-day experience.
Each child was signed to a one-day contract w/ the team, participated in basketball activities & received gifts! pic.twitter.com/BIWCoR2v0I – 6:14 PM
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Kevin Huerter (health and safety protocols) is out for tonight.
In addition, Sharife Cooper has entered protocols.
That’s seven Hawks players in protocols now. – 6:10 PM
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Kevin Huerter is still out for tonight’s game.
Sharife Cooper is now in health and safety protocols and is out for tonight’s game. – 6:10 PM
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Sixers coach Doc Rivers on Tyler Johnson: “Most likely, we’re just going to throw him in. It’s not like he’s going to know what we are running or anything like that. But there are things like pick and roll sets. He can run our delay action. – 6:06 PM
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McMillan said Cam Reddish gave the Hawks a punch on offense vs. the Magic, but could have given more defensively.
“He’s normally going to take the best offensive player at that 1, 2, 3 position, and I just felt Cam and our group could have given more defensively last night.” – 5:59 PM
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Post up points per game this season:
8.6 — Joel Embiid
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5.1 — Nikola Jokic
4.5 — Jonas Valanciunas
The gap between Embiid and 2nd place is bigger than the gap between 2nd and 35th. pic.twitter.com/htqO39DPKT – 5:45 PM
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Nate McMillan said there hasn’t been any changes to those in health and safety protocols other than Kevin Huerter who could possibly be cleared before tonight’s game. – 5:45 PM
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The Hawks come into tonight leading the NBA in 3FG% this season, shooting .380%. In the month of December, Atlanta’s shooting .405 from three-point territory – one of only two teams in the NBA shooting above .400 this month – tied with Miami for the best 3FG% in December. – 5:44 PM
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The #Hawks are waiting on Kevin Huerter’s COVID-19 test results. – 5:43 PM
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walking into the last home game of 2021 like…👑
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Sam Cassell is having a coaching moment with Tobias Harris #Sixers pic.twitter.com/UxLKMDVVck – 5:40 PM
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Nate McMillan says he’s waiting to see if Kevin Huerter (who is currently in protocols) will be available tonight. – 5:38 PM
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Nate McMillan said Bogdan Bogdanovic is still on a minutes restriction – 5:38 PM
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Nate McMillan said there’s a possibility of Kevin Huerter being available tonight. Waiting on his test results. Should be any minute now – 5:36 PM
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Nate McMillan says he may make a change with the starting lineup tonight.
Hawks started a lineup of Delon Wright, Skylar Mays, Cam Reddish, John Collins and Gorgui Dieng vs. the Magic. – 5:35 PM
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Doc Rivers said the Sixers like the idea of using Seth Curry at point guard moving forward on a non-emergency basis. Even brought up Curry possibly starting more games as a PG. – 5:31 PM
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Doc Rivers says that Ben Simmons is “doing good.” They talked recently but still no update on when he might come back #Sixers – 5:23 PM
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Doc Rivers says that everybody in the health and safety protocol is feeling fine. Shake Milton was the only one with symptoms he believes #Sixers – 5:22 PM
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Doc Rivers says the four Sixers in health and safety protocols are “good,” though he mentions Shake Milton has had symptoms. – 5:22 PM
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Doc Rivers says Georges Niang still hasn’t tested negative for COVID-19 #Sixers – 5:21 PM
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Malcolm Hill hearing the news that he is going to the Atlanta Hawks. pic.twitter.com/MG6wq7iLOU – 5:16 PM
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Tyler Johnson getting up shots. Could make his #Sixers debut tonight vs. #Hawks pic.twitter.com/FEBP7hoaly – 5:10 PM
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New addition Tyler Johnson is here warming up before a matchup with the Hawks at home #Sixers pic.twitter.com/M21q42RWJ2 – 5:09 PM
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Atlanta enters tonight’s game having won its last five straight on the road – the second-longest active road winning streak in the NBA. Over those five outings, the Hawks are averaging 120.4 ppg and 27.8 apg.
Game Notes vs. Philadelphia: nba.com/gamenotes/hawk… – 5:08 PM
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Tyler Johnson’s pregame workout is underway. Tyrese Maxey also back out there after missing the last two games with a left quad contusion. pic.twitter.com/PaNY9lIjt5 – 5:03 PM
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Crossover Thursday: #Lions might be without top QB and CB in Atlanta. We talk to @falcfans about his 6-8 football team and the matchup. #FirstListen. DEC 23. Locked On Lions – Daily Podcast On The Detroit Lions https://t.co/iW79duXhXk pic.twitter.com/1cs6J3f1ii – 4:46 PM
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Here’s the #Sixers vs. #AtlantaHawks injury report: pic.twitter.com/OJJIcvZTEm – 3:15 PM
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Lowe Post podcast: @Kevin Arnovitz and I check on the Bucks, Jazz, and Hawks ahead of the Christmas games — plus the Knicks without Derrick Rose, and more:
Apple: apple.co/3Jdg9Ns
Spotify: spoti.fi/3JesmRZ – 2:41 PM
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Furkan Korkmaz is excited to return to the #Sixers after days of bed rest with the flu inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 2:31 PM
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Twenty four players have recorded at least 50 post-ups this season, per NBA.com Here’s how they rank by points per possession.
1. Nikola Jokic – 1.09 PPP
2. Kevin Durant – 1.08 PPP
3. Jaren Jackson – 1.07 PPP
4. Aaron Gordon – 1.02 PPP
5. Joel Embiid – 1.01 PPP – 2:11 PM
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The Mavs have signed guard Charlie Brown to a 10-day under the Covid Hardship Allowance. Brown has 19 games of NBA experience with Hawks & Thunder over the last 2 yrs. This season, avg 17 ppg, 8 rpg & 40% on 3s w/ Delaware in the G-League. He played college ball at St. Joseph’s. – 1:30 PM
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Our vote for when Ben Simmons is (might be) traded is a dead heat between the week of the Feb. 10th deadline and summer 2022.
Still time to join the poll
bit.ly/33Nzjcp – 1:23 PM
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For tonight’s game at Philadelphia:
Clint Capela (health and safety protocols) is out.
Danilo Gallinari (health and safety protocols) is out.
Solomon Hill (right hamstring tear) is out.
Kevin Huerter (health and safety protocols) is out.
(1/2) – 1:00 PM