Despite mixed reviews so far, the Philadelphia 76ers are off to a largely positive start to the season. With a 16-12 win-loss card which is currently good for fifth place in the Eastern Conference, they are back in the thick of the playoff race, and by the looks of it, it seems way more likely than not that they will make a successful return to the postseason after a one-year sabbatical.
The 76ers having this record is no fluke, but another reason why they are in a good position as of the moment is the fact that some teams have unexpectedly fumbled early on.