Where Sixers Stand in NBA In-Season Tournament

Breaking down standings heading into Sixers final Group Play game

On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This will be their fourth and final game of the Group Play round of the NBA in-season tournament. Here is a breakdown of where they stand. 

Heading into Tuesday, the Sixers sit in second place in East Group A. They have a record of 2-1 and a point differential of +12. The only team ahead of the Sixers is the Indiana Pacers, who beat them last week to hand them their only loss. 

The Pacers are also in action on Tuesday in a matchup against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. If they win, they will clinch Group A. This will not fully eliminate the Sixers, as they can still make the knockout round as a Wild Card team. 

Looking at other elimination scenarios, if the Sixers and Pacers both win tonight, they'll eliminate the Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, and Cleveland Cavaliers. If the Sixers, Pacers, and Orlando Magic all win tonight, it will result in the elimination of the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors. 

The NBA In-Season Tournament continues tonight with five Group Play games, including a doubleheader on TNT.

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As for the Wild Card standings, the Sixers currently sit in second place. The only team ahead of them is the Miami Heat. Currently, they are 2-0 with a point differential of +13. However, they still have two games left in the Group Play round. Their remaining opponents are the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks. 

Depending on how the Sixers perform against the Cavaliers on Tuesday, they could be in a good position to sneak in as a Wild Card team. Cleveland has gone 1-1 in their first two games and only has a point differential of +3. 

With Donovan Mitchell out of action, the Sixers have a good opportunity to secure a victory and expand on their already sizable point differential. Having a high differential will be crucial for them if Indiana clinches Group A.