We’ve got SO much season left and these games we might not even remember come March/April.

But we’re about an 1/8 through the season and Philly looks far better than any other team in the East outside of us. If the Sixers were going to remain contenders, Maxey needed to take that leap.

And oh my goodness has he taken that leap. He just dropped 50. His playmaking looks far more advanced than predicted. Philly has got themselves a lot more serious squad by adding Nurse and subtracting Harden.

About Milwaukee though, their downfall might be their coaching. Just like similar complaints from us last year, you’re asking a lot out of a rookie head coach with little experience with a roster that is ready to compete right now.

Their defense is completely broken and not like what it’s been in years past. Their roster around Giannis and Dame is a good amount of players on the wrong side of 30. I still think Milwaukee will find their rhythm eventually though.

But I am still confident in saying that Philly is a more dangerous team and I’d bet that this is the year they can break that 2nd round hurdle.

As long as they don’t run into us.