How good are the Sixers? 13-6

[seaborneq]

Ten of their wins are against Wizards(3), Raptors, Hornets, Bucks, Bobcats, Pistons, Suns, and Kings. Feedback

[TehSharp]

They have had an easy schedule, no doubt. Still, they are top four in the east. However, Behind the Bulls and Heat, the talent level in the East drops significantly

[Chimneyfish]

Easily one of the top teams in basketball right now. They've played a soft schedule, but so have Chicago and Miami, and the Sixers have looked better than Miami so far- especially on defense. I'll probably give Chicago a slight edge over Philadelphia right now since they've both looked about equally as good but the Bulls have played a slighter tougher schedule.

[philswin]

They have been playing a lot of bad teams but have been beating them by 20+ points

[Chimneyfish]

They have been playing a lot of bad teams but have been beating them by 20+ points

[Speedy88]

They can't choose who they play, they just play the schedule that is given to them. They are easily a top 10 NBA team.

[seaborneq]

So they are the NFL Chiefs of last year, the benefitters of an easy schedule or this years Niners, significantly better than last year despite few roster changes?

[tokio]

been pretty good on D so far.

[jjgold]

They had some bad loses of late but kill bad teams

[Ethan1122]

So they are the NFL Chiefs of last year, the benefitters of an easy schedule or this years Niners, significantly better than last year despite few roster changes?

Another year of experience with a young team and last year was Doug Collins first year. This year they know his system better and are playing much better.

[M.W.]

2-4 against playoff-caliber teams - I'm not impressed

[seaborneq]

2-4 against playoff-caliber teams - I'm not impressed

That is more of my thinking. I don't think the sixers are very good..............but numbers never lie.

[ebbearsfb1]

doing what they are suppose to do beating the bad teams badly... they play d seems like they go in scoring funks though.. probably win a playoff series

[Chimneyfish]

2-4 against playoff-caliber teams - I'm not impressed

But why limit your judgement to only six games? Why not use their entire schedule and adjust each performance according to opponent strength? They've played a soft schedule, but the fact that they have a double-digit average win margin definitely counts for something. Most importantly, I'm 7-3 betting them this season. All on the spreadsheet.

Houston has beat a handful of good teams this year- do you think the Rockets are better than the Sixers?

[YouMama]

OVERRRATED Calp,Clap, clapcalpclap

[Chimneyfish]

OVERRRATED Calp,Clap, clapcalpclap

Overrated? I think being 14-5 ATS is the definition of being an underrated team.

For the record: I hate Philadelphia sports, its fans, and the city as a whole- so it pains me to have to defend them like this. I still like making money though.

[seaborneq]

Starting tonight well will see what all the fuss is about.

[SparJMU]

The Sixers are a very very good team, and it's going to be a fun year for us Philly fans. The Sixers strength starts with their coach. They play hard every night, and they beat up bad teams because of consistent execution and effort. They are also a very deep team and have an advantage in the current season's format. Unfortunately when they get to the playoffs, more talented teams will raise their intensity and the Sixers regular season advantage will disappear.

It doesn't take a genius to predict that they will lose in round 2 to either Miami or Chicago, but don't be surprised if they lose in Round 1 if they draw a hot team with more talent. A team like this is perfect for the regular season, but they don't have the talent to take them deep into the playoffs.

[Jesus Christ]

Overrated? I think being 14-5 ATS is the definition of being an underrated team.

For the record: I hate Philadelphia sports, its fans, and the city as a whole- so it pains me to have to defend them like this. I still like making money though.

I live in Philly and agree with all of this.

[Chi_archie]

They need to pass a few tests

[seaborneq]

Sixers are too legit to quit. No more questioning them from me.

[Reedeman]

i think they just passed a test

[seaborneq]

Sixers are now 20-12 and schedule is brutal. Any changes of heart?

[smarotta09]

i say they finish 6 or 7 in the east and win 1 playoff game just like last year

[seaborneq]

i say they finish 6 or 7 in the east and win 1 playoff game just like last year

Damn. You really are not impressed.

[greenhippo]

6 or 7? They're going to win their division.

[jjgold]

They seem to struggle against good teams

Lakers also should of beat them in Phila

[Ethan1122]

They seem to struggle against good teams

Lakers also should of beat them in Phila

They beat the Bulls by 16 with D Rose and Beat Atlanta twice easily. Only lost by 1 point to the Clippers.

[Tree Rollins]

They are built well for a lockout shortened season. The playoffs will be a different story though, even if they are little condensed as well. Philly is a 2nd round exit at best.

[seaborneq]

20-14 now. Wow.

[mh217]

philly is awful..cant score..take all their games under.

[seaborneq]

Sixers have lost 8 of their last 10. They better shape up or ship out.

[willyback]

They're above average, but not good enough to go deep into the playoffs. Their local fans can feel good about the fact that they have a winning team. However, when it comes down to competing against the more elite teams in the playoffs, you can count Philly out.

[darkhat]

I feel like they are a bit overrated. They really play way better against shitty teams. Interesting game tonight .

[seaborneq]

Looks like they just feasted on bad teams. Can't beat Bulls without Rose.