Like the 20 other teams not tabbed to play this Christmas, the Philadelphia 76ers will once again be part of the spectators as the league revels in its annual festivities. While that is far from the ugliest thing out there given that the team has actually been given some sort of a break, it is nevertheless very telling of the team’s current state.
Last season, the 76ers had a Christmas Game on the road against the Boston Celtics, which they actually won despite their year-long struggles. However, the league seems to have already turned wary of how unstable this team can get, and their omission from the Yuletide slate is basically a reminder from the league that teams will no longer get showcased out of precedence.