After putting together a solid win streak, the Philadelphia 76ers have lost three of their last four. Two of those losses came without Jimmy Butler, but the same issues continue to plague the Sixers. Right now, there’s no clear solution.
Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler and Ben Simmons is arguably the best trio outside Golden State. It’s the supporting cast, however, that keeps dragging the Sixers down. Their bench, alongside Atlanta, New York and Chicago, is among the worst in the Eastern Conference.
Mike Muscala continues to get drilled in certain defensive matchups, with Amir Johnson no longer providing stability at the five.