The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough spot after recently falling to the Portland Trail Blazers, marking their fourth consecutive loss. Despite a strong start against the Blazers, they couldn't maintain their lead and ultimately lost 126-112. The absence of All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, who is dealing with a back injury, has left the team struggling to find a rhythm.

With a current record of 21-40, the Sixers are now just ahead of the Toronto Raptors and tied with the Brooklyn Nets, but the Nets hold the tiebreaker. The Chicago Bulls, meanwhile, are slightly ahead, intensifying the competition for the Play-In positioning. As the 76ers approach the final stretch of the season, their playoff aspirations appear bleak unless they can turn things around quickly.