Joel Embiid's orbital fracture and concussion raise difficult questions for the Sixers as the team prepares for its second-round series against the Heat without a foundational player, team leader, and scoring champion.
; it's not necessarily a smooth, easy process, even with the Sixers calling Embiid's concussion"mild."
Reed's best trait isn't reliability, but he's a skilled rebounder and switchable defender who's shown he's capable of NBA production in other ways tied to relentless effort. Fouling too frequently would be a larger worry in a role that requires more minutes. Thybulle's had encouraging moments alongside Harden, but his offense was a major detriment in his last appearance, which was the Sixers' Game 5 loss to Toronto. And he sat out half of the series' games because he's not fully vaccinated and therefore ineligible to play in Canada.
Maxey's as fast as anyone in the open floor. The Sixers always want to capitalize on that strength, and Embiid's absence might push them to stress transition offense a bit more. Though Harden is comfortable with pick-and-rolls and deliberate isos, he's also talented at scanning ahead and making advance passes.
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