The Sixers need more out of VJ Edgecombe. That’s their problem, not his.

There’s nothing problematic about Edgecombe's performance. The issue is that the Sixers are relying on him to be something that most rookies aren’t prepared to be.
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5 Sixers thoughts: What went wrong in Game 1 and potential tweaks for Game 2

Can the Sixers recover from the bludgeoning they suffered in Boston on Sunday afternoon? What went wrong in Game 1, and how much of it is fixable?

One of Sixers' Biggest Roster Blemishes Came to Light in Blowout Loss to Celtics

The Sixers do not have the center depth to compete against the Boston Celtics without Joel Embiid, evidenced by their 123-91 Game 1 loss.

The Sixers’ shooting was a big problem in Game 1. The bigger problem is it might not have mattered.

BOSTON — The bottom line is actually worse than any of the top-line numbers. And the top-line numbers were quite bad. In a 123-91 loss to the Celtics in Game 1 on Sunday, the Sixers shot 39% from the field and missed 19 of their 23 three-point attempts.

Sixers predicted to make blockbuster trade for $150 million two-time Finals MVP, part ways with either of Joel Embiid, Paul George in process

Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale believes so as well, and predicts the Sixers could trade for two-time Finals MVP and all-around superstar Kawhi Leonard. This would mean losing either Paul George or Joel Embiid in the trade as well.