One of Sixers' Biggest Roster Blemishes Came to Light in Blowout Loss to Celtics

The Sixers do not have the center depth to compete against the Boston Celtics without Joel Embiid, evidenced by their 123-91 Game 1 loss.

The Sixers’ shooting was a big problem in Game 1. The bigger problem is it might not have mattered.

BOSTON — The bottom line is actually worse than any of the top-line numbers. And the top-line numbers were quite bad. In a 123-91 loss to the Celtics in Game 1 on Sunday, the Sixers shot 39% from the field and missed 19 of their 23 three-point attempts.

Sixers Notes: Embiid, Backcourt, Oubre, Game 2 Tweaks

While the former MVP dealt with a variety of ailments this year, his presence has been crucial for the Sixers, who went 24-14 with him this season, compared to their 21-23 record without him. Embiid holds career playoff averages of 25.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 15 career playoff games against the Celtics.
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5 Sixers thoughts: What went wrong in Game 1 and potential tweaks for Game 2

Can the Sixers recover from the bludgeoning they suffered in Boston on Sunday afternoon? What went wrong in Game 1, and how much of it is fixable?

Sixers predicted to make blockbuster trade for $150 million two-time Finals MVP, part ways with either of Joel Embiid, Paul George in process

Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale believes so as well, and predicts the Sixers could trade for two-time Finals MVP and all-around superstar Kawhi Leonard. This would mean losing either Paul George or Joel Embiid in the trade as well.