2. The 76ers will face a couple of long, tough tests on the road
At first glance, the 76ers will face a couple of tought tests; first to end and begin the calendar year, and second, to pick up steam at the end of March. Both of these lengthy road trips would be good yardsticks and progress checks to see where the team currently stands at those critical points in their campaign.
The first one has Philadelphia facing defending champions Boston on the road as a prelude to a visit to the West Coast, a historically difficult trek for all teams given the drastic travel logistics. It ends with a visit to a much more modest opponent in Brooklyn, but as it happens right in the middle of the 2024-2025 transition, this should be a great measure of the team’s chemistry.
Meanwhile, the 76ers will travel South from March 17 to 25, and the quality of team that will be hosting them are no joke. The Texas Triangle will always be a tough sojourn, especially with the Rockets and Spurs now much more competitive and the Mavericks coming off an NBA Finals appearance. Hopefully, they can ace this one.