The Philadelphia 76ers are on track to go 102-0 this season. Yes, that would be an NBA record, no need to check. Following an undefeated preseason, they’ll enjoy a five-day break before they enter TD Garden for a date with the reigning Eastern Conference champions on Opening Night.
Distinguishing the results of these preseason outings from what transpired en route to their results can establish some indicators about what to expect Tuesday and throughout the season. How they perform Tuesday may and likely will be drastically different than how they look in their regular-season finale six months later.