11月3日，体育资讯平台24直播网报道，ESPN资深记者Brian Windhorst与Tim MacMahon在《The Hoop Collective》播客中对费城76人队本赛季的开局表现给予了高度评价，并探讨了他们在比赛关键节点的卓越表现。
The 76ers have compiled a 6-1 record, with all six victories secured in pivotal moments, as Windhorst noted. A closer examination reveals that their success in these closely fought encounters can be attributed to the exceptional talent within their ranks. However, in their clash against the Hornets, both James and Embiid were absent from the court. One of their significant strengths lies in their near-impeccable play, as they currently hold the league's lowest turnover rate. Their defensive prowess is also noteworthy. Despite ongoing adjustments in the center position, the team has managed to maintain this high level of performance.
通常而言，球队若吸纳了众多新成员，特别是引进了数名明星球员，在决战关头往往难以展现卓越表现，毕竟团队默契的建立需要一段过程。此外，这样的队伍往往会出现较多失误，毕竟球员们还在摸索彼此的配合。然而，费城76人却逆势而行，他们在关键时刻的表现堪称惊艳。我查阅了他们的净效率数据，不过他们至今仅参与了19分钟的关键时刻比赛，因此我不打算对此进行过多解读。然而，在这短短的19分钟里，他们的净效率值高达+34，累计净胜对手22分。
当然，样本规模相当有限。对于那些精通篮球数据研究的专家而言，他们可能会指出，赛季初期在关键时刻取得的胜利，并不保证该队伍将持续保持领先地位。我原本预计费城76人队的开局可能面临挑战，毕竟队内有多名偏好控球的球员。究竟谁应享有进攻主导权？他们又如何形成默契？这些问题亟待解决。然而，不管怎样，6胜1负的成绩就是6胜1负的成绩。