However, with superstars Joel Embiid and Paul George not able to play in the first five games due to injury, it does make sense. Throw in the fact that there are so many new faces on the roster and the 1-4 start does make some sense for this group.

The silver lining is that both Embiid and George were full participants in Friday's practice, which means a return for both could be around the corner. With Saturday's game ruled out as an option for Embiid,

The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid and Paul George for Wednesday’s season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Wells Fargo Center. “They’re evaluating them here as we go,” coach Nick Nurse said of Embiid and George.