The Philadelphia 76ers are in a good spot. They’re locked into the playoffs and might grab home-court advantage, even with Joel Embiid sidelined. As things currently stand, the odds of Embiid returning from his orbital fracture in time for the postseason seem high.
With a championship out of the picture, the sheer growth they have shown in 2018 is a positive. They already have two bona fide stars and one of the most effective starting units in the league, not to mention an elite defense. Markelle Fultz is showing some flashes, to boot.