Author: Tom Moore, Bucks County Courier Times

Big games by the Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden and Joel Embiid have turned this into a best-of-three NBA playoff series vs. the Miami Heat.

After missing Philadelphia’s losses in the first two games of the series, Joel Embiid is back for Game 3 to help the Sixers try to save their season.

James Harden had 26 points, nine assists and nine rebounds as the Sixers used a big second half to top the Knicks and move to 3-0 with Harden.

James Harden didn’t disappoint in his first game for Philadelphia, finishing with 27 points and 12 assists in a 133-102 road win over Minnesota.

Can James Harden help the Sixers win their first title since 1983 while also finding a new place to call home?

Doc Rivers responded after an ESPN report cited Ben Simmons’ apparent frustrations with the coach and the Sixers organization.

Joel Embiid was back after missing nine games with COVID-19 that he said resulted in trouble breathing and “headaches worse than a migraine.”

Dealing a disgruntled Charles Barkley didn’t work out so well for the Philadelphia 76ers. That was also the case with Moses Malone and Markelle Fultz.

After back-to-back impressive comebacks, The Atlanta Hawks can close out the second-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.