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Sixers: 5 storylines to watch in opening round vs. Wizards

Matisse Thybulle, Sixers (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia 76ers will battle the Washington Wizards in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. This comes after Washington went 18-7 in its last 25 games to steal the eighth seed and put Russell Westbrook back in the postseason. The Sixers should have no problem ousting them.

While Washington’s recent hot streak is mildly concerning, it is only concerning in the sense that Philadelphia may not sweep the series. There is no reason to believe Washington can actually compete for six or seven games.