Evaluating the New Sixers, Joel Embiid Improvements

Despite the Nets going on a 44-8 run the Sixers, playing without Ben Simmons, came back to win in overtime in their first game since the All-Star break. Is Joel Embiid turning a corner? And how do the Sixers' new players look in the early going? Get access to special subscriber-only podcasts from Sixers Beat plus all The Athletic’s content - go to theathletic.com/sixersbeat to get 40% off an annual subscription. Subscribe on iTunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices