Sixers podcast: Revenge against Hawks and Ben Simmons what-ifs

On this episode of the Sixer Sense Podcast, we take the opportunity to bask in the recent Sixers victory against the team that eliminated them from the playoffs last season. We start things off with the recap of the home win versus the Atlanta Hawks.

Lucas Johnson and Uriah Young discuss the players who stood out in this blowout win for Philly. The Hawks did not look like the playoff darling from several months ago, and the 76ers were prepared to grab another home victory for the win column. With Joel Embiid still not playing up to his All-NBA potential, we bring up players like Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey, and Shake Milton who stepped up against Atlanta.

What potential does the Sixers’ young core hold, and what happens if Ben Simmons does play again?

After the podcast wraps up that game, we explore the idea of Matisse Thybulle and Tyrese Maxey staying a part of the Sixers franchise for years to come. Last week, the news of the 76ers picking up the team’s option on the blossoming duo has Philly fans optimistic about the future. We compare the two young players, and predict whose potential is closer to being fulfilled at this point of their careers.

The next topic Lucas and Uriah discuss revolves around Ben Simmons. The All-Star point guard is still not playing with the team, but he has been practicing and conditioning at the Camden facility. The podcast debates the pros and cons related to Simmons actually playing for the 76ers this season. There could be some positive things that develop if he plays, but a snowball effect could crash the Sixers’ playoff hopes should he suit up and things go south.

The podcast then pivots to the NBA surprises of this early season. Which NBA teams have overachieved thus far? Which teams have underperformed? We discuss teams like the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets, and Washington Wizards to name a few.

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