Heading into their first-round matchup with the Raptors, everyone knows the Sixers’ formula for success this postseason revolves around the performances of Joel Embiid and James Harden.
How the duo performs will dictate how far Philly advances, as it looks to finally get past the second round and secure a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals.
While Embiid and Harden are more than capable of shouldering a heavy load offensively, it’ll be the responsibilities of the supporting cast to provide production when either one (or both) of them are having an off night in what is set to be a grueling series.