When it was determined that the Sixers would face the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, I put together this primer of sorts, covering every angle and point of interest within the series. And now... part two!
Rotation Questions
Many of the mysteries surrounding the rotation were clarified against Brooklyn. Jimmy Butler will be the backup point guard at most times. T.J. McConnell will see very little playing time. Zhaire Smith isn’t going to play. But now, a few questions emerge. The first player worth addressing is Mike Scott, who is listed as day-to-day with a right heel contusion.