NBA games of the week: The Sixers are peaking
By Chazz Scogna
Friday, Mar. 28: Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. ET
Much has been said about the Sixers remaining schedule. It’s well warranted. By this point, the Sixers will have an even split — four games at home, four on the road. The farthest they’ll travel is Atlanta, where half their remaining road games will take place.
The concept of the third seed in the East isn’t impossible. If the Cavaliers slip up a game or two, the Sixers could slide up a spot. It could potentially remain inconsequential considering the Sixers aren’t complete enough to win the East, but they’re in the rare spot where if they can maintain at least the fourth-seed, they avoid LeBron James until the Conference Finals, which is all you can ask for.