The Sixers first preseason game was everything that Doc Rivers could’ve asked for, and then some. Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Tobias Harris all played well, the bench saw some elite-level production from the likes of Shake Milton and Dwight Howard, and first-round rookie Tyrese Maxey exploded onto the scene with 10 points in just 12 minutes.
It was a resounding “success” for this new-look Sixers. Fans left the experience excited, and the national media was even taking notice of how good the team looked.
However, there was one small mishap.