Philadelphia's Christmas Day win over defending champion Boston is the latest in a string of performances that has turned around the 76ers' season and renewed their championship aspirations.

Adam Silver said the NBA is studying the trend of more 3-point attempts and that it is taking criticisms of offenses being too similar seriously.

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The 76ers' Joel Embiid says the knee swelling that has sidelined him for periods of time this season is "depressing."

In a game that had a playoff feel, the Celtics made enough plays down the stretch for a 111-105 victory over the Bucks that gave them a 3-0 sweep of the season series.

The 76ers will be without both Paul George and Joel Embiid for Wednesday night's game against the Magic, the team announced.

With the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup all set, there will be a new champion as well as an almost entirely different field than last year's inaugural version. In again this year are the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks, who registered wins on Tuesday.

Kristaps Porzingis' return turned into an extended celebration Monday night as the Celtics stomped the Clippers 126-94.

Despite being without Joel Embiid, who is dealing with swelling in his left knee, the 76ers managed to end a five-game losing streak against the Nets behind another outstanding performance from self-proclaimed "rookie of the year" Jared McCain.

The Celtics survived a second-half charge from the Cavaliers and rode hot shooting on 3s to a 120-117 win that ended Cleveland's perfect start.