We do not believe any of you if you said you expected the Sixers to be 3-0 straight up. But the eye test suggests it is not the fluke that many may think. Michael Carter-Williams was called by Magic Johnson, the Rookie of the Year.

His play suggests he is the steal of the draft. Evan Turner was a bit of a bust for Philadelphia. Though he appeared to be destined to be just a slightly above average player, he now looks like a late bloomer who has finally found the right situation. Yes they are substantially better just due to those two facts. Spencer Hawes has improved each year.

They win outright again. The Sixers have covered each game by 12.5 or more. The oddsmakers have not seen our eye test.