The Philadelphia 76ers are 22-12, good for third in the Eastern Conference. Even with an incomplete roster, the Sixers feel locked into the top-four (maybe five) after adding Jimmy Butler. Things are looking up in South Philly.
That’s cause for celebration. It’s Christmas Day, and the Sixers travel to Boston to face the Celtics at 5:30 PM E.T. For a team that’s accustomed to adversity, it’s rewarding to see the Sixers get a primetime slot on the season’s biggest holiday.
For matchups worth watching, click here. The game will feature several high-level talents, with Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Jimmy Butler and Kyrie Irving all trending toward All-Star berths.