It’s clear the Sixers are not built for The Cup … and it’s the best thing for them.
With the knockout stage of the Emirates NBA Cup set to start, the teams that didn’t qualify will get a nice break from the rigors of an 82-game schedule. The Sixers will have four days off before they host the Indiana Pacers on Friday. They’ll head to Atlanta for a matchup with the Hawks Sunday, but will get another four days off before their first matchup of the season against the New York Knicks next Friday.
For a team that’s dealt with injury and continuity issues since opening night, that time could be incredibly value. Sure, the Sixers have been playing pretty well, so a halt to momentum is tough, but they can now basically have training camp 2.0.
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