The 76ers know now is not the time to be overconfident — even though it’s easy to do so under the circumstances.
The Sixers are coming off a lopsided Game 1 playoff victory over the Toronto Raptors. That should provide a lot of confidence for the rest of the Eastern Conference first-round series.
The odds of the Sixers going up 2-0 in the best-of-seven series increased Sunday afternoon when Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, shooting guard Gary Trent Jr., and reserve forward Thad Young were all listed as doubtful for Monday’s Game 2 at the Wells Fargo Center.
