In an “advanced model simulation” run by a data scientist backed fantasy sports website, the Philadelphia 76ers were given little-to-no shot at winning this year’s NBA Finals.
As of this past Thursday, the NBA season is set to return this summer. Targeting a return to play in late July, 22 NBA teams will first play out eight regular season games before beginning the 2020 playoffs. Considering the Sixers are currently nine games ahead of the 8th seed Orlando magic, they have officially clinched a playoff spot.
Prior to the 2019-20 season beginning, the Sixers were actually regarded as one of the top favorites to win the NBA Finals.