Originally posted on 02/27/2018:

Quote Originally Posted by coolwHip807 View Post
When do 76ers go in to pocket with +1 showing? Not sure if there is a slight look ahead to Cleveland, but the fact they got smashed last game and there are quotes from players talking about needing to focus on road games for the playoff push, makes me lean toward PHI side as both teams fighting for playoff spot. Olynyk status still uncertain and he has been a pretty big contributor the last month or so. Or is PHI 1Q gold mine the better play?
I would still be more inclined to continue that 1st Quarter run, the problem being that the bench cast continues to struggle. Since I have been writing so much about the Covington/Embiid/Simmons trio and how good they have been, perhaps this is a good spot for the flip side, all based on Net PP100:

In Out
Embiid +10.1 -5.3
Covington +7.4 -5.6
Simmons +4.9 -2.7

Considering how good the Wade/Ellington/Adebajo/Johnson group has worked off the bench for the Heat, there is the prospect once again of the 76ers losing ground when the key cogs are off the floor.