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NBA: One team every playoff favorite should want to avoid in the first round

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WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 18: JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on October 18, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 18: JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on October 18, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers

Who they should want to avoid in the first round: Washington Wizards 

The Philadelphia 76ers are essentially the new kids on the block. They don’t have much playoff experience on their roster, but are an extremely talented young group. When healthy, this is a team that can play with the best teams in the NBA.

At the same time, looking at a team like the Washington Wizards, it’s easy to see why an experienced team, led by John Wall and Bradley Beal, would give home fits.

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The Wizards beat the Sixers three out of four times this season and have a roster that is talented enough to make the Eastern Conference Finals. If the Wizards can get it all together in the playoffs, there’s no question that this is a team the Sixers shouldn’t want to face in the first round.

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