Philadelphia 76ers Struggle to Find Momentum as Golden State Warriors Visit

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The city of Philadelphia is still basking in the glory of the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX win, but the same cannot be said for the Philadelphia 76ers. The team is currently on a nine-game losing streak, the longest active streak in the NBA. Their 1-10 record in February was the worst in the league, according to ESPN Research. The 76ers have failed to win a game since the Eagles won the Super Bowl, and their struggles are expected to continue as they face the Golden State Warriors, who have won seven of their last eight games.

The Warriors' recent success can be attributed to the addition of Jimmy Butler, who spent one season with the 76ers in 2019. Butler has been thriving alongside Stephen Curry, and their partnership has been a key factor in the Warriors' winning streak. The 76ers, on the other hand, have been struggling with the availability of Joel Embiid, who has played in just 19 games due to a knee injury. The team announced that Embiid will miss the remainder of the regular season, which is a significant blow to their already slim playoff hopes.

The 76ers' struggles are not just limited to their on-court performance. The team's front office has been criticized for their decision to let Butler go in 2019, and the current state of the team is a stark contrast to the Warriors' success. The Warriors have been evolving their small-ball revolution, and the addition of Butler has been a perfect complement to Curry's offensive prowess. The 76ers, on the other hand, have been trying to build around Embiid's towering presence, but it has not yielded the desired results.

Here are the current standings for the Eastern Conference:

• 1. Boston Celtics
• 2. Milwaukee Bucks
• 3. Philadelphia 76ers (12th in the conference)

The 76ers will need to turn their season around quickly if they want to make a push for the playoffs. However, with Embiid out for the remainder of the season, it seems unlikely that they will be able to overcome their current struggles. The Warriors, on the other hand, are looking like a strong contender for the championship, and their matchup against the 76ers will be a testament to the divergent paths that these two franchises are on.

In other Philadelphia sports news, the Flyers are at .500 since the Super Bowl, while the Phillies are in the midst of spring training. The Philadelphia Union won their opening match of the MLS season last week. The city is still celebrating the Eagles' Super Bowl win, but the 76ers' struggles are a reminder that there is still much work to be done in the city's sports scene. The Warriors' visit to Philly will be a tough test for the 76ers, and it will be interesting to see how they respond to the challenge.

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