Daily News | Embiid’s scoring title and MVP chase would be for naught if Sixers don’t have postseason success
Can the 76ers avoid making Joel Embiid’s scoring title and his run at the MVP the pinnacle of this season?
But the Sixers haven’t exactly resembled a team built for the playoffs, even after the perennial All-NBA star’s acquisition. And they may even have a tough time getting out of the first round based on the matchup. The Sixers headed into Sunday night’s regular-season finale against the Detroit Pistons with a slim chance of getting the Eastern Conference’s third seed.
The Raptors won three of this season’s four meetings with the Sixers. They are a tough matchup because they rarely do things twice defensively. Coach Nick Nurse has them playing defense in an assortment of ways. In his 17 games since, he averaged 19.7 points, 10.1 assists, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.6 turnovers. Harden shot 39.3%, including going 34-for-117 on three-pointers..
He’s not the only reason they’re an elite team. Former Sixer Jrue Holiday makes plays for others and is a defensive stopper. Khris Middleton is Antetokounmpo’s reliable All-Star co-star. Bobby Portis provides toughness and scoring from the preimeter. Brook Lopez is an underrated center with shooting range, which makes him hard to defend.
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