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Are 76ers using page from past for ‘Twin Towers’ lineup

With talk about Paul Reed and Mo Bamba possibly playing alongside center Joel Embiid, it might be a good idea to look at the last time the Philadelphia 76ers committed to a two-center lineup.

In a league embracing the three-point shot, the NBA has shied away from lineups that featured two bigs playing together, commonly known as ‘Twin Towers‘. However, the big, and even bigger, lineups have made a mini-comeback lately.

  • This past season, the Cleveland Cavaliers had a lot of success with centers Jarrett Allen and Even Mobley both starting. The Grizzlies start Steven Adams and Jaren Jackson Jr.