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Philadelphia's early-season balance is driving a 4-1 start

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

Philadelphia is 4-1 just over a week into the regular season, even though NBA.com lists its offense 25th and its defense third.

The story says LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the wings are sharing creation better, while staggered lineups help Philadelphia survive nights when stars sit.

LINEUP CONTEXT

That mix suggests the rotation can stay flexible, but the half-court offense still needs cleaner execution to hold up against set defenses.

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