Streaking Sixers can't afford letdown vs. lowly Pistons

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The Philadelphia 76ers appear to be a lock to participate in the play-in portion of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

However, thanks to reigning Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid's return and the stellar play of All-Star Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers still have a chance at avoiding the play-in.

Philadelphia (44-35) enters this week trailing the sixth-seeded Indiana Pacers by one