76ers Have Perfect Get-Right Opportunity Waiting in Chicago

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to rebound after their crushing defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers. This was a game that would have solidified the 76ers as one of the best in the East. Now, they have to go on the road to face a Chicago Bulls team that has quite frankly been a punching bag for the East.

In their first meeting, the 76ers handled business as they defeated the Bulls handedly, 126-107. This will be a game for the 76ers to press reset and get back to their winning ways. The big concern is that this team has been so discombobulated offensively that it could lead to a shocking loss. 

This team is so inconsistent you may never know. However, there’s so much talent on this team that they should be able to handle business. One player who has to prove himself is Joel Embiid. Embiid struggled against Evan Mobley and the Cavaliers as he struggled to score a single field goal. Embiid has to figure out where he’s most effective on this new team. He’s relegated himself to being outside the paint, and there has to be a change there, or it could yield the same results. 

LeBron James will also have to be better in this favorable matchup. He scored eight points last time out. Now, we all know that scoring isn’t his main priority, but he may need to get it in gear. The Bulls give up nearly 130 points a night, which has Tyrese Maxey licking his chops. 

Maxey scored 25 against the Bulls, and it should be much more of the same, as he is still an efficient scorer. What makes Maxey so deadly is just how quickly he can go coast to coast. If you add in the fact that he tied Kyrie Irving for most points in the fourth quarter in October, then it only adds to how lethal Maxey can be. 

It’s going to be very important that this 76ers team gets off to a good start. There are going to be major questions surrounding this team if they continue to have the same problems offensively. The defense isn’t the big issue here; they show up when needed. It's the offense and the style of play that cause problems.

Every matchup can’t be a game of hot potato. Someone has to set the tone, and it needs to be done through a set play. If not, it speaks volumes to what this team will be.