Here is why Brian Windhorst believes that the Eastern Conference is "gettable" for the Philadelphia 76ers.

New users can claim the BetMGM bonus code to win $150 in bonus bets or score a $1,500 First Bet Offer, depending on their location. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST marks tip-off for this Eastern Conference clash at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Basketball fans nationwide can catch the action live on ABC.

The early season hype surrounding the Western Conference now seems to be spilling over into the East as well, with several teams that were counted out before the season surprising the league. Among them are the Philadelphia 76ers.

BOTTOM LINE: Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers take on Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets in Eastern Conference play. The Hornets are 13-19 against Eastern Conference opponents. Charlotte has a 0-6 record in one-possession games.

Tracy McGrady sees a playoff nightmare forming in Philadelphia.

A marquee interconference showdown tips off in Los Angeles as the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Los Angeles Lakers in a matchup between two legitimate playoff contenders.

Before the Sixers-Pelicans game Saturday, the team will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Eastern Conference championship

Throughout the night, the 76ers will honor the 25th anniversary of the organization’s Eastern Conference Championship season with a series of fan‑focused celebrations, beginning with a 76ers Hardwood Classic Pep Rally, presented by Coors Light, at Stateside Live.

Watch Allen Iverson get introduced as the 76ers honor their 2001 Eastern Conference Championship team in Philadelphia.