Sixers and Trail Blazers, fattening up to die or real surprise options in playoffs?

Merit, symptomatic of having talent and sought-after and worked-for reward. That's how the achievements of Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers in a play-in NBA 2026 can be defined, from which they have emerged unscathed and ready to fight their way through the playoffs NBA 2026. They will face Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs. Do they have real chances to overcome either of the two teams?

Dreaming is free, but also inevitable when the great goal of competing in the playoffs NBA 2026 is achieved. Both teams have had to work hard and overcome numerous vicissitudes, but here they are. Philadelphia 76ers is aware that, if Embiid recovered in time, they could be in a position to compete head-to-head with Boston Celtics, but it doesn't seem easy. As good as Maxey and George are playing, it seems really difficult for them to defeat the Celtics, with many believing they won't win more than one game in the series.

On the other hand, Portland Trail Blazers has taken an important step in the exciting process they are in, seeking ways to aim for significant achievements in the medium term. With Avdija's rise in value, they see themselves capable of anything, although it seems truly utopian to think they have real chances against a San Antonio Spurs team overflowing with arguments of all kinds in their deep roster. They will try to fight hard, but it's hard to imagine them winning more than one game.

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