The Philadelphia 76ers‘ new-look starting lineup is 7-1 when all five members are healthy. It’s arguably the most talented five-man group outside Golden State, giving the Sixers a legitimate chance in the top-heavy Eastern Conference.
If the Sixers are to make a legitimate title push, however, the bench will be of considerable importance. Even after some upgrades at the trade deadline, the Sixers are comparatively thinner than their conference counterparts. They need certain players to step up and exceed expectations.
Mike Scott and James Ennis are the most important names. The Sixers will need both to play significant minutes, for very different reasons.