Towns managed to hold Jokić to just 59 points on 44 percent shooting and 19 percent shooting from three during the second round of the NBA Playoffs in 2024. The series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Nuggets went to seven games, so holding him to just 59 points is a pretty huge feat.

Less than two years removed from winning MVP, Joel Embiid has struggled to stay on the floor consistently for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Counting last year's two big individual performances, this date has been a day when larger-than-life moments happen in the NBA.

The Sixers say Joel Embiid will be out for a minimum of 7-to-10 days after an increase in swelling in his left knee following a Thursday workout. Embiid has missed Philadelphia’s

Once upon a time, the New York Knicks were interested in trading for Joel Embiid. Luckily, a deal never happened.

With a week to go until results are announced, NBA All-Star voting is still in full swing. On Thursday afternoon, the league provided the latest snapshot of how things are shaping up thus far.

NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored eight points down the stretch and finished with 17 as the New York Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-95 on Tuesday night. OG Anunoby scored 20 points and Precious Achiuwa had 11 points off the bench as the Knicks won their second straight game.

Even with star center Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined, the New York Knicks handled business on the road, dropping the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime 125-119

NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 16 rebounds ... for a Sixers team that remains without standout big man Joel Embiid due to swelling in his left knee. This game was part ...

Scoring has been climbing as of late, but this year the stat inflation has revealed itself in a more subtle way.

Maxey's scoring prowess has kept the Sixers afloat all season. He recently joined Wilt Chamberlain, Allen Iverson, and Joel Embiid as the only Sixers to score 28 points or more in 11 straight games.

There's no midweek lull for the NBA, as Wednesday features a compelling 11-game schedule headlined by a big game in Manhattan at 7:30 p.m.on ESPN.