SB Nation’s national site publishes their own NBA Power Rankings every week and today they’ve released their initial ranks for the 2012 NBA season. The Sixers, at 5-2, come in a #6.
↵↵↵Philly’s strength of schedule dropped precipitously this week, but the club is blowing out opponents (average margin of +15) and has done well on the road. This team could very well win the Atlantic.
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For more on the Sixers check out Liberty Ballers and our NBA writer Brian Ward’s take on the team so far this season.
↵NBA.com is also bullish on the Sixers so far ranking them at #7.
↵↵Raise your hand if you had the Sixers leading the league in offensive or defensive efficiency after 15 days. We'll see where they are after a back-to-back-to-back that starts Monday and includes two big Eastern Conference playoff-position games against the Pacers (at home) and Knicks (in New York).
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