The timeline is not official yet, but the Philadelphia 76ers will miss Ben Simmons for an extended period of time. His injury should spark concern for the Sixers’ season, as Philadelphia still hasn’t proven itself capable of winning on the road.
Joel Embiid finished Monday night’s win over Atlanta with a career-high 49 points, an important statement in lieu of Simmons. If Philadelphia has a viable path forward in 2019-20, the responsibility falls on Embiid’s shoulders. He needs to play at a top-10 level on a nightly basis.
This has evolved into an especially stressful season for the Sixers fanbase.