The Philadelphia 76ers entered the postseason as relative underdogs in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Bucks, Raptors and Celtics were all given better odds, with few expecting the Sixers’ talented starting cast to gel in time.
Now, just three games into the second round, narratives are changing. The Sixers are up 2-1 on the vaunted Toronto Raptors, dodging Kawhi Leonard bullets, playing elite defense and getting solid contributions from unexpected sources.
There’s real potential for the Sixers to advance to the next round. There’s real potential for the Sixers to make the NBA Finals.