The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to build on their disappointing second round exit of the 2023 NBA playoffs this season, and they are definitely off to a spectacular start.
The Sixers are entering the in-season tournament with a record of 8-1 and in first place in the eastern conference.
Leigha Snee, a Lower Dauphin sophomore, says that she’s “very pleased with how the sixers are playing,” and that she is “excited to see where the team goes.”
Sophomore Haley Deets also says that she “can’t wait to see where the sixers end.”
The Sixers have officially departed from the James Harden era sending him to Los Angeles alongside PJ Tucker.
In return the Sixers have received forward Nicolas Batum, forward Marcus Morris, center Robert Covington, forward KJ Martin and draft picks.
During the off season, Daryl Morey signed shooting guard Kelly Oubre Jr. to a one year $2.8 million contract.
The 27 year-old has started a rally for himself in South Philadelphia, already averaging 17 points a game.
Reigning league MVP Joel Embiid has been nothing short of an absolute monster on the court, already with a 48 point performance tallied to his name against the Washington Wizards.
Embiid is averaging a dominant 31 points per game.
Young point guard Tyrese Maxey is adding to the mix averaging 25 points per game and scoring a wild 50 against the Indiana Pacers.
Tobias Harris, power forward, has been averaging 19 points per game.
The 76ers are coming off a huge win against eastern conference rival the Boston Celtics with a final score of 106-103.
The Sixers had a field goal percentage of 44% and 56 rebounds.
The 76ers are set to face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night at 7:30 pm.
