Philadelphia 76ers: 3 most notable games on NBA Disney schedule

The Philadelphia 76ers’ have an easy schedule in Orlando, but it’s not without high stakes.

Few teams spark more controversy than the Philadelphia 76ers nowadays. From enigmatic stars to a deeply disappointing record, the Sixers have a knack for irking fans and pundits alike. As the NBA prepares to re-start its season in Orlando, no one has a solid grasp on the Sixers’ trajectory.

A first-round defeat wouldn’t shock anyone. A conference finals appearance wouldn’t shock anyone either. Heck, it’s not unfeasible to project a Sixers championship run, even after all that has happened this season. Few teams have as much pure talent, not to mention a significant physical advantage. Flaws and all, the Sixers are a uniquely challenging matchup.

The Sixers’ schedule for the Orlando re-start has dropped, and it’s a favorable one. Philadelphia has the second-easiest schedule of the 22 returning teams. A decent chunk of opponents are fringe postseason contenders, and only one opponent is presently a top-four seed.

With that said, the Sixers still have multiple high-stakes games on the docket. Philadelphia could move as high as fourth in the East before the season’s end, and while home-court advantage is no longer a consideration, the eight seeding games will determine the Sixers’ path to the Finals.

Here are three games on the schedule that stand out.