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This past season, the Sixers were one of the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference and potentially win the NBA Championship. However, those plans were dashed as the Sixers fell to the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. It is more than likely that the Philadelphia 76ers will once again be seen as NBA Championship contenders. However, if they wish to reach the NBA Finals in 2022, there are a few factors that the Sixers must achieve to get there.