8. Philadelphia 76ers
Current Seed: 9th
Record: 19-20
Games remaining vs .500 or better: 22
The Philadelphia 76ers are two teams. When Joel Embiid plays, the 76ers are a playoff team that won’t be easy to beat in a seven game series, but without him they look more like a lottery team. As long as Embiid stays healthy and avoids any serious injuries or setbacks, then Philadelphia should make the playoffs this season.
Plus, add in the fact that Markelle Fultz should return in the coming weeks. Don’t be surprised to see the Sixers make a potential first round series with the Boston Celtics quite interesting.
Prediction: 8 seed