3. A relatively easy schedule awaits Philly to end the season
The Eastern Conference is much deeper than before — an observation that only stands to get even more whiff of the truth with most playoff teams in the East entering the 2024-25 season on stronger footing. As a result, even with a more talented crop this time around, the 76ers cannot just pace themselves in the regular season too comfortably.
Securing the top seed in the East would be most ideal, but if the 76ers are unable to do so, they should gun for the highest seed possible. Thankfully, their schedule to end the season makes that outcome a tad more realistic.
From March 22 to April 14, the last day of the regular season, Philadelphia is slated for seven outings against non-playoff teams, including three staright to end their campaign off. Should they take care of business, that’s already seven wins in the bag in addition to the inevitable few, at worst, that they will secure against teams expected to be in the playoff picture.