Just as the Philadelphia 76ers were finally finding their rhythm, everything came to a sudden halt. That momentum vanished when the NBA handed Paul George a 25-game suspension for violating the league’s anti-drug policy.

Sixers have officially reached the 30-win mark, and Saturday's victory was much-needed after all that has happened over the last few days.

Joel Embiid makes heartfelt post after 76ers’ win vs Pelicans originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Following a big night for the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid was feeling extremely positive.

The Sacramento Kings are tied for the worst record in the NBA this season after Thursday’s last-second loss in Philadelphia.

Joel Embiid reacts to the moves made by the Philadelphia 76ers at the trade deadline on Thursday.

PHILADELPHIA — The basketball was loose and headed out of bounds and the 76ers were losing — and lost, big — to Cleveland when Joel Embiid knew he had to make a play. He swatted at the ball and pushed it behind him onto the court to keep the play alive.

The Phoenix Suns have lost the first two games of their four-game homestand.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid did not play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night to rest his right knee after an off day. Embiid is averaging 26.6 points, 7.5 rebound and 3.