Going into Monday night’s game against the Bulls, the Sixers’ vibes were immaculate.
The team had won eight straight and was rising to the challenge of the NBA’s toughest post-All-Star break schedule. Joel Embiid’s MVP case was becoming nearly ironclad with each passing game. The Sixers were percentage points ahead of the Celtics and nipping at the heels of the Bucks.
It’s amazing how one game can change things.
This isn’t an overreaction to a loss. Every team is due for the occasional clunker. The Sixers still have the best record in the NBA since Dec.