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Sixers face first real challenge with James Harden: Heat, Bulls, Nets

Sixers face first real challenge with James Harden: Heat, Bulls, Nets

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Winning has become a recurring theme for the Sixers. As the playoffs draw near, Philadelphia must be prepared to win against these next few Eastern Conference opponents.

The race to the 2022 NBA playoffs is soon to begin and teams are beginning to buckle down. Doc Rivers and the Sixers are in a prime position to make something special happen. Their three-game winning streak since acquiring James Harden has put the league on notice. While the Sixers focus on climbing up the Eastern Conference standings, they must first get past a set of tough matchups.

Sixers vs. Heat preview

Saturday, March 5 at FTX Arena

If the playoffs began today, the Miami Heat would hold the first seed in the Eastern Conference. Their 31-22 record is the best in the conference. Veteran leadership from Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry has taken the team to a new level this season. Making the extra pass is the key ingredient to Miami’s offensive success. According to lineups.com,…

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