The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a strong start in their 2023 NBA playoff run, leading the Brooklyn Nets in their first-round matchup. Despite the Nets’ star-studded lineup, led by Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving, the 76ers have managed to come out on top in the first two games of the series (Sporting News).
This success can be attributed in large part to the 76ers’ center, Joel Embiid, who has been dominant on both ends of the court. But it’s not all up to Embiid – the 76ers have been playing well as a team, with contributions from players like Tobias Harris and Seth Curry (USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire).
The 76ers are looking to continue their strong play as the series shifts to Brooklyn for Game 3. However, they’ll have to deal with some injury concerns – both Embiid and Harris are dealing with minor injuries, and their status for Game 3 is uncertain (NBC29.com).
Despite the challenges ahead, the 76ers are confident in their abilities. They’ll need to keep playing at a high level if they want to make it deep into the playoffs. The road doesn’t get any easier from here – if they manage to get past the Nets, they’ll likely have to face tough competition from teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns (CBS Sports).
But for now, the 76ers are focused on the task at hand. They know that they have a talented team that is capable of making a deep playoff run. As they continue to play with confidence and intensity, they’ll look to prove their doubters wrong and make a statement in the NBA playoffs.
