5 – Can the 76ers Win?
After the Philadelphia 76ers lost to the best regular-season team in the history of the NBA (Golden State Warriors) on an overtime near-buzzer-beater by Harrison Barnes last year, I’ll never say that any outcome on a basketball court is impossible.
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But a win on Saturday is highly improbable.
In order to win, the Sixers will have to make their open shots, contain LeBron James and Kyrie Irving (much easier said than done) and win the rebound-battle while limiting their mistakes. If there’s one team in the Eastern Conference that you cannot afford to shoot yourself in the foot against, it’s the Cavaliers.
On top of that, the Sixers will have to play near-perfect offensively and capitalize on every chance they get.
If Philadelphia can even remain somewhat competitive throughout the game, it would go a long way for the youngest roster in the NBA.
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If the Sixers somehow come out victorious, it would be a truly epic night at the Wells Fargo Center.