As It Happened - June 16, 2021
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The Sixers’ stunning fourth-quarter collapse puts them one game away from elimination.
The Sixers blew a 26-point lead and now face elimination.
Doc Rivers talks with Joel Embiid during a timeout in the fateful fourth quarter of Game 5. The Sixers were outscored 40-19 in the final 12 minutes and lost 109-106.
What you should know
The Sixers went into halftime with a 22-point lead, led by Joel Embiid’s 24-point first half and Seth Curry’s 11 points.
Embiid was cleared to play pre-game even though he’s dealing with a tear in his right meniscus.
Embiid was voted second-team All-NBA for the third time in four seasons.
The cat who inspired a Sixers meme is dying. She has one final wish.
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