On the whole, there were two seasons for the 2021-22 Philadelphia. Ultimately, the 76ers’ season comes down to before and after the trade of Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden. Philadelphia 76ers was not looking like an NBA Playoffs betting favorite when they were finally able to unload Simmons. Last fall, Simmons refused to report to camp. Following his being blamed for the 76ers flop in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Simmons was considered a key component to the 76ers success until being made the outcast. Harden brings a different level of expectations.
2022 NBA Playoffs – Philadelphia 76ers Preview
| Date and Time: | Playoffs Begin on April 16, 2022 |
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Philadelphia odds at SBG:
| 76ers | Odds |
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| NBA Championship | +1050 |
| Eastern Conference Championship | +450 |
Philadelphia 76ers Playoff History
It has been 38 years for Philadelphia since their last NBA championship. Additionally, their last Conference title was in 2001. However, Philadelphia has a rich history that includes NBA icons like Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Irving, Charles Barkley, and Allen Iverson. Irving was the marquee man of their last championship. Last year Doc Rivers arrived to upgrade the head coaching position. Rivers won an NBA title with the Boston Celtics.
Philadelphia 76ers Regular Season Overview
Philadelphia struggled down the stretch with only three payouts in their last ten games. In just three of their final seven games, the 76ers went over the online wagering total. The 76ers are 46-33 straight up, 46-33 against the spread, and 39-40 over/under the total. Philadelphia ranks 19th for scoring offense, 29th for offensive rebounds, 8th for points allowed, and 18th for defensive rebounding.
Fans hope that it is a new day for the Philadelphia 76ers. Cause by the arrival of James Harden. Harden is best known as the NBA scoring machine and champion from his days with the Houston Rockets. It is forgotten that Simmons was an NBA All-Star before being labeled the NBA odds loser that ruined the 76ers championship hopes. On February 10, the Sixers sent Simmons, Seth Curry, and Andre Drummond to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for James Harden and Paul Millsap.
Philadelphia 76ers Key Players
Guard James Harden gave the 76ers instant credibility when he arrived in the Simmons trade. Consider that he is a 10-time NBA All-Star and 3-time NBA scoring champion. Harden has averaged 22.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 10.1 assists per game this season. Harden was picked third overall in the 2009 NBA Draft out of Arizona State by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
And then center Joel Embiid is arguably the best big man in the game. He is a 5-time NBA All-Star. In 2021-22 Embiid led the 76ers in scoring with 30.2 points per game. Additionally, he was also the Sixers leading rebounder with 11.6 per outing. Embiid was selected third overall in the 2014 NBA Draft out of Kansas.
Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach
Doc Rivers led the Boston Celtics to the 2008 NBA championship as a head coach. Accordingly, Rivers is rated as one of the best 15 head coaches in NBA history. Since becoming a head coach in 1999-2000, Rivers has led his teams to the NBA Playoffs every year but one. He was the most successful head coach in LA Clippers history. However, Rivers was fired after seven seasons for his inability to get them into the NBA Finals.