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Next man up helps Philadelphia defeat Nets

Next man up helps Philadelphia defeat Nets

Adapting to change has been the theme to the beginning of Doc Rivers’ ball club. Negotiations between Ben Simmons and the Sixers organization consumed the team’s offseason. When the NBA season approached, leaders like Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris helped steer the focus of their teammates. With the status of their starting point guard listed as uncertain, the 76ers would have to rely on their roster to step up.

Sixers relying on the “Next Man Up”

Having a reliable roster is important in the NBA. If members of a team’s starting roster are missing in action, the next man up must do his best to perform. Strong performances from unfamiliar faces helped the Sixers start the season with an 8-2 record. Discussions of the absence of Ben Simmons soon began to fade as players like Tyrese Maxey and Matisse Thybulle swept the fans of Wells Fargo Arena off their feet. While the fans of Philadelphia celebrated their team’s electric start to the season, the health risk of the NBA…

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