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NBA Playoff Contenders: Philadelphia poised to finally compete

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With an over/under win total released at 41.5, Las Vegas is trying to tell me the Philadelphia 76ers are a legit threat to make the Eastern Conference playoffs. While I agree they’re no longer a pushover, I’ve got a hard time believing winning more than half their games is feasible. Unless, of course....

What’s the maximum height allowed for ceilings? Whatever the answer, it’s shared by Joel Embiid’s potential on the basketball court. A true unicorn, the 23 year old is the centerpiece of The Process and it’s not hard to imagine Embiid as the best player in the NBA in the not-so-distant future.