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The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Sport
Keith Pompey

James Harden is thinner and Joel Embiid is healthier as Sixers prepare to contend this season

A lot has been made of the 76ers’ offseason acquisitions and the improved all-around play of guard Matisse Thybulle. But the team’s success may still rely heavily on the play of All-Star cornerstones Joel Embiid and James Harden.

Embiid and Harden have to play well and remain healthy for the Sixers to reach this season’s goal of becoming an NBA champion.

So far, they’re off to a solid start.

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