What happened
Philadelphia beat New York 106-100 in its opener, and the article says the new-look starting group looked unusually connected on offense and defense.
Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid each had clear role shifts, with Brown operating off the ball and Embiid anchoring the defense against the Knicks.
LINEUP CONTEXT
Philadelphia’s rotation still needs offensive refinement, but the opener suggests its new starters may already fit well enough to keep the group’s ceiling high.
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Original reporting: The 76ers immediately looked like a contender, and they still have another level to reach — Yahoo Sports ↗