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76ers vs. Cavaliers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

March 16, 2022 by Hoops Hype

The Philadelphia 76ers (42-26) play against the Cleveland Cavaliers (30-30) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Wednesday March 16, 2022

Philadelphia 76ers 118, Cleveland Cavaliers 114 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
post-dub hugs. 🥺
goodnight from The Land. pic.twitter.com/y6vzSoW327 – 11:02 PM

Joel Embiid @JoelEmbiid
Blessings and more life!!! Thanks for all the birthday wishes pic.twitter.com/O8U54ZHYOs – 10:49 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
Kevin Durant says the talent and skill level is beyond what it’s been in the past. Points out what Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns are doing. And points to the defense Jason Kidd deployed tonite to slow him down as part of the evolution too. – 10:43 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
headed back to Philly with the win!
📝⤵ | @NJMIns – 10:37 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL lose another road game here in Minnesota, with 3 more to come (TOR, WAS, CLE) on this trip. – 10:31 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Luka Dončić led the Mavericks with 37 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists tonight.
Dončić is now tied with Nikola Jokić (3) for the most games recording 35-9-9 across the @NBA this season and has the most such games since he entered the league:
18, Dončić
17, Harden
9, Jokić pic.twitter.com/5LKbDgqXaV – 10:30 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
“At first I thought it was Tupac.” 😂
@Tyrese Maxey on the Joel Embiid birthday shirts. pic.twitter.com/CFLx3JoG8K – 10:15 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey on the key to the @Philadelphia 76ers weathering the storm tonight:
“Trust. We trust in each other. That’s huge.” 🥺 – 10:13 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Asked Malone about the MVP chants in D.C.: “How we play attracts a lot of fans. The biggest key is Nikola. The number of Nikola Jokic jerseys we see everywhere we go speaks to his greatness.”
Said it reminded him of how in Cleveland, opp. fans used to give ovations to LeBron. – 10:11 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey on the Joel Embiid trusting him him down the stretch tonight:
“We had to make plays for each other. We had to trust each other. That’s a big pass for Joel – he trusted me. If he puts his trust in me, I’ll do whatever I’m capable of doing to knock it down.” – 10:09 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey on receiving Joel Embiid’s birthday surprise t-shirt – a surprise courtesy of Georges Niang – on his loop this morning:
“At first I thought it was Tupac. And then I looked over and I was like- is that Joel on my loop? And then I remembered that it was his birthday!” pic.twitter.com/PGg8N4OXXL – 10:03 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
vibes were strong at @Joel Embiid‘s birthday party! 🎉🥳 pic.twitter.com/K2JQX2OnZl – 10:03 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
the party never stops. join our 76ers insiders tomorrow morning as they break down tonight’s W. drop your Q’s below. 🥳 twitter.com/i/spaces/1ypKd… – 10:01 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Tyrese Maxey, as he describes James Harden’s playmaking first approach and team-first mentality, notes that he thinks Harden is dying to win and that’s why he’s approaching the game this way. “He’s the oldest guy in the starting lineup. Jesus, he’s old.” – 10:00 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Observations after a birthday win for Joel Embiid.
Sixers 2-1 over their last three despite opposing benches posting 94 more points than the team’s second unit.
nbcsports.com/philadelphia/s… – 9:59 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Sixers finish off Cavs. Raptors will start their game against the Clippers a half-game behind Cleveland for sixth place in the East, can pull even with the win. Cleveland holds the tie-breaker in the season series. – 9:58 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Most 30-point games by a player age 21 or younger this season:
RJ Barrett: 9
LaMelo Ball: 7
Anthony Edwards: 7
Tyler Herro: 4
Tyrese Maxey: 4 – 9:51 PM
Joe Gabriele @CavsJoeG
For #Cavs: Garland, 22pts, 5-15FG, 11-12FT, 7asst, 5reb, stl; Okoro, 17pts, 5-9FG, 3-5 3ptFG, 5reb; LeVert, 15pts, 6-15FG, 7asst; Mobley, 13pts, 5-7FG, team-hi 9reb, 3asst, blk; Markkanen, 13pts, 4-9FG, 4reb, 2stl; Love, 10pts, 4-10FG, 7reb, stl. – 9:48 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
35 PTS | 17 REB | 5 AST
the birthday boy went off a bit tonight! 🔥
🎥 presented by @PALottery pic.twitter.com/TS0LkQk7ra – 9:48 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Joel Embiid tonight:
✅ 35 PTS
✅ 17 REB
✅ 5 AST
✅ 13-19 FG
It’s the ninth time Embiid has recorded at least 35p/10r/5a in a game this season, the most such games by a @Philadelphia 76ers player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1967-68 (9). – 9:41 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
A1 Embiid game, bad bench play, Sixers win, nothing ever changes
phillyvoice.com/instant-observ… – 9:36 PM
Joe Gabriele @CavsJoeG
#Cavs took the lead w/just over 3 min to play & had their chances late, but Embiid’s big night (35pts, 17reb) just too much; PHI takes first 3 this szn – win, 118-114; FTs: CLE, 27-32, PHI, 24-28; PHI, 52%FG, CLE, 49%; CLE, six in dbl-figs; one more mtg this szn – 4/3 in CLE. pic.twitter.com/YxiXS4hKG9 – 9:35 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Joel Embiid, on his 28th birthday:
35 PTS
17 REB
5 AST
13-19 fg
8-10 FT
W. pic.twitter.com/xnla9LCQMr – 9:34 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Cavs lose a nail-biter at home to Philly, meaning the Raptors can move into a tie for the 6th seed with a win over the Clippers tonight. Note: Cleveland owns the tiebreaker, though. – 9:33 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
My take on the whole Harden/Maxey exchange people are talking about is that you’re kidding yourselves if you don’t think heated exchanges between teammates are common as teams battle adversity within games. – 9:32 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Fight fell just short. #LetEmKnow – 9:32 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
back in the W column!
🪙 @Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/PiP9aeV3Q4 – 9:32 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
TYRESE MAXEY IS UNBOTHERED pic.twitter.com/3Oc3K53rw7 – 9:32 PM

Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Is it a great sign when your best four players have a combined A offensive game (maybe an A- with Harden’s 3-point shooting) and you still only win by four against a banged-up team?
Probably not, but that’s the Sixers right now. They win in Cleveland, 118-114. They are 42-26. – 9:31 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
A tough loss for the #Cavs. Came back from being down 17 points to take the lead at the end of the third. A tight fourth quarter, but the Sixers outscored the Cavs 33-24 in the 4th. Sixers win 118-114.
Darius Garland with 22 pts and 7 assists. Isaac Okoro with 17 pts and 5 rbs. – 9:31 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
YESSIR! pic.twitter.com/4f63Z71xM0 – 9:30 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Spin: Harden just realized the best way to motivate Maxey is by criticizing him and it worked. – 9:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid tonight:
35 PTS
17 REB
5 AST
13-19 FG
It’s his 32nd 30-point game, the most by a player this season. pic.twitter.com/L7d6O5WpEY – 9:30 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers escape with a 118-114 win. Embiid with 35 points and 17 rebounds. – 9:30 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Great heads up play by Maxey to bail out Harris. – 9:29 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Tobias Harris could have just wrapped up LeVert once he entered the 3 point line to foul or just let him score. – 9:28 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tyrese Maxey 20-point games
Last season: 3
This season: 20 pic.twitter.com/o6nnfmzHBy – 9:27 PM

Greg Dickerson @gregdickerson13
Watching sixers cavs..I should be impressed w 35-17-5 from @Joel Embiid , but I’m not…cause he does it every night! – 9:27 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Embiid has been fantastic. That is just a ridiculous foul. – 9:24 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
I like that even after getting Harden the Sixers’ crunch-time offense still has Joel Embiid initiating from the perimeter. Harden/Maxey/etc just have more space to move off ball. – 9:23 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
👌👌👌 pic.twitter.com/Bp77HonGm3 – 9:21 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
If you’re going to call that foul on Maxey, you can’t justify not calling the one on that Embiid finish. – 9:20 PM
Greg Dickerson @gregdickerson13
If @Joel Embiid isn’t the mvp this year, mike lindell needs to get involved – 9:17 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Maxey just trusts his self-preparation. – 9:16 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
The Markksman 🎯
@Lauri Markkanen | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/TA5Ox5ZrOY – 9:15 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
That was a really good play by Markkanen guarding Embiid. Even with him having a down shooting year, that signing couldn’t have worked out better for Cleveland. – 9:15 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Count it for Joel Embiid!
(📼 @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/8pI43pHHK7 – 9:13 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Another game where it looks like Doc Rivers is going with Georges Niang over Matisse Thybulle down the stretch. Something to monitor moving forward, as Rivers seems to prefer having Niang’s shooting over Thybulle’s defense late in games. – 9:12 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Find someone who loves you the way Doc Rivers loves DeAndre Jordan. – 9:08 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Games like tonight are why it’s tough to give Joel Embiid a night off.
The MVP frontrunner needs to rest during the stretch run — but the #Sixers can’t survive without him inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 9:07 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
the net barely moved. 😳 pic.twitter.com/WUq1gG994C – 9:06 PM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
Joel Embiid is up to 30 points, with more coming, giving him an NBA-best 32 games with at least 30 points this season. – 9:05 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Always finds a way.
@Brandon Goodwin | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/wnRNMisjxP – 9:01 PM

Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
DeAndre Jordan has fumbled away like three passes and completely flubbed a lob. Can’t believe he’s the backup center Philly is going to take into the postseason. – 8:59 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Some may consider this extreme, but I think the clear answer that both takes away Harden’s ability to defer in the first unit and adds some spark to the second unit is bringing Maxey off the bench. – 8:56 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Caris LeVert is at 20 minutes. He’s got only five-ish to go. J.B. Bickerstaff just took him out to make sure those five come later. – 8:54 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
12-0 Cavalanche to end the third 👀 #LetEmKnow – 8:52 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
12 to go.
🪙 @Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/VB4cWb23t8 – 8:51 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
At halftime, Philadelphia had 14 assists and shot 58.7%. In that 3rd quarter, they only had 3 and they shot 26.3% from the floor. This is the 2nd straight game where the ball movement has disappeared a bit after halftime. Philly down 90-85 after 3. #Sixers – 8:51 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
After a horrendous first half on defense, #Cavs hold the Sixers to 13 points on 5-19 shooting and 0-8 from 3-point range in the third quarter. Moses Brown, Dylan Windler and Isaac Okoro, among others, really brought the energy. – 8:49 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Cavs 90, Sixers 85 at the end of the third and this gym is loud. Cleveland outscored the Sixers 31-13 in the third quarter and is now shooting 51.6% from the floor. – 8:49 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
This place is NUTS. A huge 3 from Kevin Love to give the #Cavs a five-point lead to end the third, 90-85. Then a big defensive stop with a steal from Moses Brown. – 8:48 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
For. The. Lead.
@Brandon Goodwin | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/entkfGSfsh – 8:48 PM

Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
The Fieldhouse is ROCKING right now, as Brandon Goodwin nails a three & the Cavs take their first lead of the game in the 3rd Q.
This #Cavs unit of Brandon Goodwin, Caris LeVert, Kevin Love, Dylan Windler & Moses Brown (which has NEVER played together) playing with so much ❤ – 8:47 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
The Sixers have already surrendered a 17-point lead and must now attempt to stop the Cavs’ surge with a lineup of Harden, Green, Thybulle, Niang and Jordan. – 8:46 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Brandon. Goodwin. 👌 #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/x0Ze1ciai2 – 8:46 PM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
Joel Embiid has been grabbing his right knee for several minutes, and not moving nearly as well as he has for most of the night. – 8:45 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Brandon Goodwin hits a big 3 to give the Cavs their first lead of the game. They lead 87-85. – 8:45 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs have their first lead of the night on a Brandon Goodwin 3. Rallied back from 17 down. This place is going NUTS. – 8:45 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Moving the rock & finding #MobleyROTY 🤩
@Evan Mobley | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/fwUys68L54 – 8:42 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
IC333
17 points and 3 corner threes from @Isaac Okoro 🥶 #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/nPIALT1tm5 – 8:39 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tyrese Maxey with a monstrous two-handed dunk on that drive. He’s been going up to dunk more frequently lately. That’s really good to see for this team. #Sixers – 8:37 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
FLYRESE MAXEY! ✈ – 8:35 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
distribution & delivery. 🚚📦 pic.twitter.com/gKEBSWcu7k – 8:35 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid has been absolutely dominant tonight. My goodness gracious. #Sixers – 8:34 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Wizards color commentator has moved from Embiid as MVP to Jokić as MVP which is objectively funny.
That’s honestly how close the race is. You see one guy, and he kicks ass. Then you see another guy, and he kicks ass in a different way. – 8:32 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
The Finnisher 🔨
@Lauri Markkanen | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/3t1kO3czqu – 8:31 PM

Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Timeout called. #Cavs opened the third quarter 9-2. Cavs now within 6 points, as Sixers lead 74-68 with 8:35 left in the quarter.
Big dunk right there from Lauri Markkanen off a pass from Darius Garland. – 8:30 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
DG doing DG things 🤩
@Darius Garland x #DGMostImproved pic.twitter.com/9xf7EckPZw – 8:30 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Here come the Cavs. They’ve started the second half on a 9-2 run to get within six with 8:35 left in the third. Lauri Markkanen just ignited the crowd with a big dunk. – 8:29 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Big finds big.
@Lauri Markkanen ➡ @Evan Mobley pic.twitter.com/EihVa3DEfp – 8:27 PM

Joe Gabriele @CavsJoeG
#Cavs have trailed hot-shooting Sixers the entire way, by as many as 17, but still right there – down, 72-59; PHI, 59%FG, 8-18 3ptFG, CLE, 50%FG, 2-12 3ptFG; Garland, 13pt, 3-9FG, 7-8FT, 4asst; Okoro, 12pt, 4-6FG, 2-3 3ptFG; LeVert, 9pt, 3-6FG, 3asst, blk; Stevens, 8pt, 4-5FG. pic.twitter.com/Mp8Lsp6mb4 – 8:14 PM

Philadelphia 76ers PR @SixersStats
The @Philadelphia 76ers’ 72 points represent a season high for a first half.
They’re the second-most points the team has scored in any half this season behind only a 76-point second half against Orlando on 1/19.
h/t @Stathead – 8:12 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
🆙 at the half.
🪙 @Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/uSsVFrsKn9 – 8:12 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
On to the second half.
@SociosUSA | #LetEmKnow – 8:11 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Embiid-Harden-Maxey-Harris at the half:
59 points on 23-for-31 shooting, 11 AST, 2 TOVs – 8:11 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Great look by James Harden to find Tobias Harris in the corner at the buzzer. Philadelphia leads it 72-59 at the half. Embiid has 20, Harris has 16, and Harden has 10 and 5 assists. Maxey with 13. #Sixers – 8:11 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Good lookin’ out, @Lamar Stevens pic.twitter.com/I0xSP5R9tq – 8:10 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
buzzer: beat. pic.twitter.com/DAPoSq5PSl – 8:10 PM

Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
They counted the Tobias Harris 3-pointer at the end of the second quarter, which means #Cavs defense gave up 42 (!!!) points to the Sixers in that quarter. Yeesh. Cavs defensive rating in the first half is an ugly 143.2. – 8:10 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
A very strong first half for the @Philadelphia 76ers, who lead, 72-59 at the break.
Embiid: 20 PTS / 11 REB / 4 AST
Harris: 16 PTS / 7-9 fg
Maxey: 13 PTS / 5-7 fg
Harden: 10 PTS / 5 AST
If you’re not impressed, read Joel’s line again, thx – 8:10 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Could not be a bigger contrast of intensity between Monday’s Nuggets-76ers game and tonight’s Nuggets-Wizards game. Almost feels like an exhibition.
Nuggets up 73-52 at the half. – 8:09 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Really good half for Tobias Harris, aside from the Embiid dominance. Feels like he has looked more comfortable in his role the last week or so – 8:09 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Sixers 69, Cavs 59 after the great find by Harden out of the double to Harris for the 3 at the buzzer. Harris has 16 on 7-of-9 shooting. Embiid with 20-11-4 on 9-of-11 shooting. – 8:09 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
42-point second quarter for PHI. 7 made threes. – 8:08 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joel Embiid has 20-10-2 and there’s still 2:34 left to play in the first half – 8:01 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
unstoppable. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/lPPldbw33l – 8:00 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Georges Niang still struggling with his shot coming off that great performance in Orlando on Sunday. He’s 0-for-4 from the floor. Sixers only have 5 bench points. – 7:59 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Okor👌
@Isaac Okoro | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/umF3Q3hboq – 7:56 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Niang and Embiid should run the “short lob off the backboard for Embiid to catch and finish high” more often. – 7:54 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
feels like yesterday DeAndre Jordan was such a coveted player that a front office kidnapped him until he re-signed. – 7:54 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
d🚫uble tr🚫uble! pic.twitter.com/9drDvcEYCl – 7:51 PM

Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
BREAKING: #Cavs have made a 3-pointer. After missing their first 10 triples, Isaac Okoro hits one from the corner to trim the lead to 12 and force Philly to call timeout — and likely put Joel Embiid back in. – 7:51 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Isaac Okoro’s corner 3 is the #Cavs first 3 of the night halfway through the second quarter. They are 1-of-11 from 3. – 7:50 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
DeAndre Jordan owes Maxey dinner. – 7:50 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
3⃣-point play for 3⃣
@Caris LeVert | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/QLfPCqLdqv – 7:48 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tuff.
@James Harden + 1! pic.twitter.com/BcUjQ0aVfY – 7:47 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Harden’s first field-goal attempt, and make, comes on a driving and-1 early in the second. Sixers have rebuilt a 15-point lead. – 7:40 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Fighting back. #LetEmKnow – 7:37 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Kevin Love has put Georges Niang in hell as much as Joel Embiid has put the Cavaliers in hell this season. – 7:37 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid is up to 13 points on 6/7 shooting and Tyrese Maxey has 9 points. Philadelphia leads 30-23 after 1 quarter in Cleveland. Matisse Thybulle had a few opportunities at the basket, but he missed a handful of layups so he has to clean that up a bit. #Sixers – 7:36 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Joel Embiid’s [28th bday] first quarter:
13 PTS / 8 REB / 2 AST / 6-7fg
…in 11 minutes. – 7:36 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
+7 after 1.
🪙 @Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/JWMb21KBtk – 7:36 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 30, Cavs 23 at the end of the first. Sixers led by as many as 16, but Cleveland trimmed that in the latter part of the quarter. Embiid is off to a scorching start (13 points on 6-of-6 shooting, 8 rebounds) after being listed as questionable to play with back soreness. – 7:36 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Throw it down, Moses Brown! 🤯 #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/iGYKjWUKiM – 7:33 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
“In its third year of existence, this facility hosted an NBA All-Star Weekend like we had never seen before.”
Our celebration of iconic #NBA75 moments continues tonight with a look back at the 1997 NBA All-Star Game in Downtown Cleveland! 🌟
@KeyBank | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/RVO3CC1Y5K – 7:30 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
JOJO JAM. 🍞 pic.twitter.com/VnYbm2d3k6 – 7:28 PM

Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
The number I heard pregame for #Cavs Caris LeVert was around 25 minutes as he continues to work his way back from a sprained right foot. – 7:27 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
So, Joel Embiid looks fine to me y’all #Sixers – 7:26 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Forget the cake. Embiid is out here eating up the #Cavs for his birthday. Twelve early points on 5-5 shooting to go with six rebounds and two assists. #Sixers lead 24-10with 3:45 left in first quarter. pic.twitter.com/j0XDPQslqx – 7:26 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Some new rotation tinkering: Tyrese Maxey exits early tonight for Danny Green.
I’m going to assume Maxey is not tired and asking for a breather, which I think might be impossible. – 7:25 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
QB 1 → @Tyrese Maxey 👌 pic.twitter.com/Q8bEP2w8Qo – 7:24 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Danny Green is the Sixers’ first sub tonight, for Maxey. So we’re getting Green-Thybulle minutes. – 7:23 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Methinks Embiid looks OK so far: 8 points on 4-of-4 shooting and 5 rebounds in less than 7 minutes. – 7:22 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Early entrance for #Cavs Dylan Windler, who has played more G League minutes than NBA minutes this season. Windler enters for Lamar Stevens. This is usually Cedi Osman’s role. – 7:21 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
oopin’ pic.twitter.com/eV0EpFU4cZ – 7:19 PM

Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Sixers have an early 14-4 lead over the #Cavs at the 7:36 mark in the first. Cavs have missed seven shots total, making just two. Lamar Stevens scored both times for Cleveland. – 7:19 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Very nice move by Tobias Harris there. He looks pretty aggressive here early and it’s a good sign that Matisse Thybulle was able to score off a back cut on the previous possession. Philly up 14-4 to start. #Sixers – 7:18 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers with an early 14-4 lead. They’ve made 6 of their first 8 shots. Every starter has scored. Embiid has 4 points and 4 boards. – 7:17 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Defense to offense.
@Lamar Stevens | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/mANtqowLsN – 7:17 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
almost that time, Sixers twitter. pic.twitter.com/DqMxh1Ka6i – 7:02 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
🔒
📱@SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/ce8ujUd1bz – 6:55 PM

Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs starting five tonight against the Sixers: Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro, Lamar Stevens, Lauri Markkanen and Evan Mobley – 6:55 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
First five against the Sixers! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/RBVxGsCHMH – 6:47 PM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
Less than ideal for Cleveland, but, so it goes: Joel Embiid (back) will start for the Sixers on his 28th birthday – 6:46 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid (back soreness) will play against Cleveland tonight.
Doc Rivers is on record saying there will be some rest games for him down the stretch. Sixers have a jam-packed schedule down the stretch, including three back-to-backs. – 6:39 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
look at the Birthday boy! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/fVE2f7fllu – 6:37 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Good @Philadelphia 76ers news:
Joel Embiid – the birthday boy – will play tonight.
🎉🥳🎉 – 6:32 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
• @Matisse Thybulle
• @Tobias Harris
• @Joel Embiid – ‼
• @Tyrese Maxey
• @James Harden
🏀@RothmanOrtho pic.twitter.com/H70uwSsTyX – 6:32 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Load Mismanagement w/@jphanned is LIVE @Underdog__NBA
• Colossal 12-game slate
• What to do about Embiid
• KD/KAT/Luka predictions
• Revenge Street
• Celts/Warriors
• LeBron playing or what?
Taking your questions now through tipoff
➡ https://t.co/2vrcKvdmmA pic.twitter.com/8jRM6QKWGK – 6:32 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid will play and start tonight in Cleveland after being listed as questionable with back soreness. – 6:31 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid will play – 6:31 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Rese, love and happiness.
👟 @Snipes_USA pic.twitter.com/nfnysQcCAs – 6:18 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Big night ahead.
Retweet if you’re ready for some Cavs basketball ❤💛 #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/u1RDLan0mX – 6:15 PM

Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Once again, #Cavs Lamar Stevens will start tonight in place of injured Dean Wade, who had been starting for Jarrett Allen, sources tell @clevelanddotcom. Caris LeVert will come off the bench and be on a minute restriction. – 5:58 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Doc Rivers said Joel Embiid (back soreness) will go through his pregame warm-up before determining if he’s going to play tonight at Cleveland. – 5:48 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Clocking in at home 🏠 #MoreDriven pic.twitter.com/5I5b7pGLw1 – 5:48 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid touched on a number of topics today with Draymond Green. Here were a couple that stood out to me. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/joel-emb… via @SixersWire – 5:43 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Michael Malone: Jamal going down to to the G League is absolutely a sign of progress, but it’s not like they ran him 5-v-5 full court for an hour and a half.
Said he wants to caution people that he’s not going to be available Friday vs. Cleveland. – 5:33 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Doc Rivers called Joel Embiid a gametime decision for tonight against #Cavs. Said Embiid went through stuff earlier today at pregame. – 5:33 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The usual suspects out for tonight’s game with the Jazz, while Zach LaVine is probable and went through the shootaround this morning.
Injury to watch? Joel Embiid questionable for the Cavs game. – 5:10 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Funny line from Joel Embiid on the Draymond podcast: “Can you imagine the skill level that we have nowadays, or let’s say me doing that back in the freaking 60s? They would’ve probably put me in jail or I would’ve been the greatest player ever.” – 5:04 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
We’ll find out within the next 30, but Joel Embiid is indeed questionable to play against Cavs, on his birthday, due to some back soreness. He had a big wrap on his back this morning, and the soreness is from the hard foul he took from JaMychal Green on Monday. Sixers are hopeful – 5:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
This Is March. Who ya got?
#MarchMadness2022 pic.twitter.com/GNMy4o6cAB – 4:22 PM

DeAndre Jordan @DeAndre
#35 @TobiOye… – 4:20 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Jokic vs Embiid and Apologies For Blatant False Advertising w/ @Danny Leroux
Listen by becoming a member and you’ll get our 5 subscription pods/week. Subscribe: https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/k1EjN0kKAH – 4:00 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
If KAT went full-Harden and shot 100 of these in the final 12 games of the season, would he make more or less than 37? pic.twitter.com/2Bn58xpFbo – 3:44 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid, in his interview on The Draymond Green Show, said that he played JV — instead of varsity — at Montverde.
Trying to imagine Embiid in a JV game to no avail. – 3:17 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Looking for win #40!
🆚 @Philadelphia 76ers
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@betwayusa | #GetItLocked pic.twitter.com/3mlaARCuQa – 3:00 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
In his last five games (four playing center with Jarrett Allen out), Evan Mobley has averaged 21.6 points a game on 55.6% shooting (37.5% from 3) with 10.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks a game. – 2:46 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
On March 23, ESPN is doing a special full day of programming dedicated to the Grizzlies. They’ll give a behind-the-scenes look at their film sessions, workouts and meetings. They’ve only done this for two other teams: the Raptors in 2018 and 76ers in 2017. basketballnews.com/stories/espn-t… – 2:23 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid needs to rest during the stretch run — but the Sixers can’t survive without him inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 2:22 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid has been added to the Sixers’ injury report this afternoon. He is now questionable to play tonight at Cleveland with back soreness. When asked at this morning’s shootaround if any players would rest tonight, Doc Rivers said “I don’t think so.” – 2:01 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On Prime: Jokic vs Embiid and Apologies For Blatant False Advertising w/ @Nate Duncan
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F pic.twitter.com/nBMiZLcA55 – 2:00 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers center Joel Embiid is questionable for tonight’s game against the #ClevelandCavaliers with back soreness. – 1:56 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
‘Explaining why the Sixers need Joel Embiid to play, defending Doc Rivers and breaking down the Cavs’ matchup’ by Locked On 76ers – Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers megaphone.link/LKN5798929677 – 1:35 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Over his last four games, #MobleyROTY is averaging 22.0 PTS and 9.3 REB per 🔥
@keybank | #LetEmKnow – 1:30 PM

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