The Philadelphia 76ers have gone 6-0 since Joel Embiid tumbled to the floor with an orbital fracture after colliding with Markelle Fultz on a screen. Their success has been sparked by a collective effort, with just about everybody stepping up and finding new ways to contribute.
As LeBron James so eloquently stated, it starts with Ben Simmons, the proverbial head of the snake. But their success extends well beyond Simmons’ dominance, and Ersan Ilyasova has been especially important in filling the void left by the Sixers’ star center.