The Three Biggest (Early) Bright Spots for the Sixers
With such an incredible start to the season, there is plenty to be happy about.
Let’s highlight the brightest spots so far in the Sixers’ young season.
Tobias Harris
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There is no proper headline for this section, just simply Tobias Harris. Harris was named the Eastern Conference player of the week last week, and for a good reason. Tobias has averaged 18.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.5 three-pointers per game this season.
After an offseason riddled with controversy as to who in the front office and roster would be moving on with the team or departing, Tobias Harris is proving his worth with this Sixers roster game in and game out.
Tyrese Maxey’s Potential
Tyrese Maxey is already proving how bright his star is in this young season. Maxey has proven that he can be that shot-creating guard the Sixers so desperately need. Maxey is also proving to be a legit ball-handler and distributor when Ben Simmons is off the floor.
Maxey’s minutes will only increase as he matures into the NBA. Maxey is also a major contributor to the next bright spot for the Sixers: defense.
An Elite Defensive Presence
The Sixers’ defense this year has been nothing short of incredible. They currently hold their opponents to 101.8 points per game, second only to the Phoenix Suns. They average a league-best 7.7 blocks per game. The Sixers are also sixth in the league in steals per game with 9.3. Although those numbers are great, using just the eyeball test, the Sixers still look great defensively, especially the starters.
The length of the players and space the team can cover regardless of who is on the floor will be a major problem for the rest of the Eastern Conference when the playoffs roll around.
These are obviously only a few of the bright spots for the Sixers in this young season.
There are plenty more to list and plenty more to come if the Sixers continue to play as they are right now.
What do you think the biggest bright spot is for the Sixers so far this season?
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