Sixers Fight for Playoff Spot Amid Injuries

0:00It's March 7th for the NBA, let's get into it, follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Philadelphia Sixers are battling to hold on to a direct playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. There are six games above 500 and clinging to six place by Slim Margins. Joel and Beade is out at least two weeks with a right oblique strain. Paul George has 10 games left on his suspension and Ace Edgecomb is doubtful for. Tonight's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks due to a lumbar contusion. Earlier this season, just reaching the playoffs would have been a win, given Beade's limited play and George's unexpected suspension. But the team searched forward with Beade's strong return from knee surgery, Maxie's all NBA level play, and George mostly available outside of rest. Days. Now the injuries hit hard at the worst time. The Sixers face the Hawks tonight who've already won the season series and hold the last play in spot. Then it's Cleveland on Monday, Memphis at home, Tuesday, and Detroit Thursday.

1:01Without their stars, they're underdogs in most of these, and a drop to the play in could expose them to more injury risks before a first round series. The good news is, the remaining schedule is relatively soft. Opponents have a combined winning percentage of about 498, easier than 16 other teams. They face tough ones like Denver and Oklahoma City just once each, balanced by games against weaker squads like Washington and Utah. Meanwhile, teams chasing them like the Hawks, Orlando, Miami, and Charlotte have mixed late two with some tougher stretches ahead. The Sixers could slip to ninth or climb to fifth in days, but without Beade and George soon, it's a grind. Still, that schedule grace might keep them afloat. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Stay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.