The Philadelphia 76ers have had to improvise in the absence of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. While it has not yet translated to wins — not on the road, at least — it has given us an extended look at the supporting cast.
No player has taken greater advantage of his newfound playing time than Shake Milton, who stepped into the starting point guard role after Simmons’ injury. In his five games as a starter, Milton has averaged 19.4 points, 5.0 assists, and 1.2 steals. He’s shooting 61.4 percent from the field and 65.