Embiid, Sixers Wait Patiently for Their Next Matchup

by Anthony Dacunto

The Philadelphia 76ers have advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Brooklyn Nets in four games. While the identity of their next opponents is yet to be confirmed, it will be either the Boston Celtics or the Atlanta Hawks. As of now, it appears likely that the Sixers will face off against the Celtics, but the Hawks have shown that they should not be underestimated. The Celtics were up 3-1 in their series against the Hawks, but Trae Young's impressive performance in game 5 helped his team stay alive. The possibility of a Sixers-Celtics matchup has fans excited, as it would reignite an intense rivalry between two dominant teams this season. The games would undoubtedly be hard-fought and chippy. Despite the Celtics winning two out of the three games in the regular season series, the Sixers have expressed confidence that they can defeat their rivals in a playoff series. Both teams have strong offensive players in Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum, respectively. However, Embiid's availability is uncertain due to injury, and the outcome of the series may depend on his health. In any case, the series is expected to be closely contested, with both teams likely to capitalize on any mistakes made by their opponents. The Celtics currently hold a 3-2 series lead against the Hawks and should be able to close out the series soon, providing Embiid with some much-needed rest. The Sixers' second-round matchup is scheduled to begin on Monday, and fans are eagerly anticipating the start of what promises to be a thrilling series. 

 

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