Season snapshot: Health is the key question for the 76ers, especially since Embiid has played in a total of 58 games over the past two seasons. Philadelphia could finish at the top or the bottom of the division based on his availability. Jared McCain underwent thumb surgery Sept. 30 and won't be available until November. Maxey was excellent when healthy last season. He led the team in points (26.3) and assists (6.1) and shot 87.9% from the foul line. There's plenty of talent, it's just a matter of getting that talent on the court. On paper the 76ers appear capable of making a deep playoff run, but if the injury bug bites again, Philadelphia could miss the playoffs for a second straight season.
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Season snapshot: Health is the key question for the 76ers, especially since Embiid has played in a total of 58 games over the past two seasons. Philadelphia could finish at the top or the bottom of the division based on his availability. Jared McCain underwent thumb surgery Sept. 30 and won't be available until November. Maxey was excellent when healthy last season. He led the team in points (26.3) and assists (6.1) and shot 87.9% from the foul line. There's plenty of talent, it's just a matter of getting that talent on the court. On paper the 76ers appear capable of making a deep playoff run, but if the injury bug bites again, Philadelphia could miss the playoffs for a second straight season.
