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76ers are off to a hot start but their record may be misleading

The 76ers are off to a great start this season, but they might not be as good as their record suggests right now.

By Nicolas Kyle Pring · The Sixer Sense

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 1:12 AM

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Nicolas Kyle Pring argues that the Philadelphia 76ers' 4-1 start may be misleading due to recurring slow starts.
The 76ers rank third-worst in the NBA in first-quarter net rating and 15th in second quarters.
Philadelphia has relied on late comebacks, holding the league's second-highest net rating in fourth quarters.

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Writer Nicolas Kyle Pring argues that the Philadelphia 76ers' 4-1 start may be misleading despite their strong early record. Philadelphia has leaned heavily on raw talent to stage late-game comebacks, including in a recent victory over the Indiana Pacers, which Pring views as an unsustainable pattern across an entire regular season.

Pring highlights statistical concerns, noting the 76ers hold the league's third-worst net rating in first quarters and sit 15th in second quarters. While Philadelphia boasts the NBA's second-best fourth-quarter net rating, the writer cautions that repeatedly digging out of self-inflicted deficits is not a recipe for long-term playoff success.

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