With the the win against the Indian Pacers, the Philadelphia 76ers have passed the Pacers in the standing for third seed in the Eastern Conference. While getting a better spot in the playoffs is important for any team, for the Sixers, it’s essential that they hang on to 3rd place in the East for dear life.
This is because if they don’t, then Philly would have to face either Indiana or the Boston Celtics entering the playoffs. Neither would be an easy matchup for the 76ers, but it would be a tough matchup if they were to meet the Celtics in the first round.