The Sixers have 27 games left on the schedule to secure a playoff spot. With the Eastern Conference standings so close, every game will be important. However, some more than others. This is your definitive tier ranking of the Sixers’ most important games down the stretch. (Before reading, you may want to refresh your memory of the NBA’s criteria for determining playoff seeding and tiebreakers.)
Tier #7: Western Conference Non-playoff Contenders
Winning games against teams in the West that will not qualify for the playoffs is for nought when it comes to Eastern Conference playoff tiebreakers.