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76ers expecting better future (AP)

 
The 76ers reached the playoffs with only 34 games of fantastic basketball. Stretch that fun and fast-breaking style over a full season and Philadelphia believes it can run all the way to the top of the Eastern Conference. The Sixers' expectations have gone from draft lottery and rebuilding to a winning record and capturing a playoff series or two. (link)

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