Can Philadelphia 76ers make 4th seed in NBA Playoffs?

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BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 18: Ben Simmons #25 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers walk off the court during a time out in the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 18, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) /

The team nobody wants to face

The fear to many NBA teams coaches is facing that one hot NBA team in the playoffs – the team that nobody wants to face. Right now, that team could likely be the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers do not currently dominate any team offensively, but they can score. The same Sixers team does not currently dominate any team on the defensive side of the court, but they can play good defense.

No NBA team knows just how good this Philadelphia 76ers team can be at the end of this season. But here are some facts we DO know.

Philly fact – Embiid sees, then demonstrates

Fact I – Joel Embiid is unique. He has played 28 NCAA games and 67 NBA games, and he is arguably the best center in the NBA. He merely needs to see the moves of NBA stars on video, and he can display those moves on the basketball court the next day. How do you plan against a player with those abilities in post season?

Brett Brown on Joel Embiid: "He does things on the court that remind me of somebody who is able to hear music and just play the song." pic.twitter.com/5eeVFPZqok
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) October 9, 2017

What he sees to what he does. And the better the competition, the better Embiid plays.