The Philadelphia 76ers is at the top of the Eastern Conference, but depending on who you ask, it may not be the favorite to reach the NBA Finals in the East.
This is due to the fact that the Brooklyn Nets is led by a dynamic trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. These three talented players alone will make them a formidable team to handle the playoffs in May and June.
They have since added Blake Griffin and, on Saturday, added another ex-All-Star in LaMarcus Aldridge. The Nets brought it in after the San Antonio Spurs bought it and the 7-fold All-Star is just another weapon added to their arsenal.
However, the Six also have a lot of firepower. Led by Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris, they look like a team that will make it to the playoffs and give the Nets a hell of a battle if they really match.
“I don’t care about that, to be honest,” said coach Doc Rivers. “We are a little concerned about ourselves and that is all we can do. We like our team. We like who we are. We like how we play. So, I don’t pay much attention to that. “
The Sixers must be a confident group. They are 32-13 although they still have to work out some problems in the group, they are 6-1 since Embiid fell with a bone bruise, and the team is improving every night.
While the Nets are certainly a very strong group, the Six feel they should be concerned in the East.
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