76ers can send shockwaves through Eastern Conference with upcoming schedule

The 76ers have an opportunity to establish themselves in the top half of the Eastern Conference.

Philadelphia 76ers v Dallas Mavericks | Sam Hodde/GettyImagesThe Philadelphia 76ers potentially gained a seeding advantage by defeating the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night. Philadelphia’s next four contests, however, serve as a chance to shape its postseason outlook in a jampacked Eastern Conference.

The 76ers (21-15) will launch a back-to-back against the Toronto Raptors (23-16) at 6 p.m. EST before a rematch on January 12th. Philadelphia will then return to Xfinity Mobile Arena for two games against the Cleveland Cavaliers (22-18). This four-game stretch provides the 76ers the opportunity…