“I think we are in a good spot”: Tyrese Maxey reveals optimism about Philadelphia 76ers chances in playoffs with expected return of Joel Embiid

The Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has stated that his team is ‘pretty confident’ going into the playoffs, especially with the expected arrival of star centre Joel Embiid.

The 30-year-old has been out of action for more than a month after suffering a knee injury but recent reports suggested that he is edging closer to returning to full fitness.

Maxey was recently quoted in a report where he stated that the Sixers will be very confident in facing any team in the playoffs if Embiid is playing.

“Joel has been great [during his time off the court],” he said. “He is always happy. He is a good dude. He is always around us and with us on the court.

“He always wants to be around and help us. He is always sending us texts and trying to motivate us. He is always positive. We appreciate him for that.

“I think we are in a good spot. We are pretty confident against anybody if Joel is playing. We are trying to win as many games as possible.

“We want to step in the right direction by playing high-level basketball on our ways to the playoffs. As long as we are doing that, we will be pretty happy.”

The Sixers are currently placed in the eighth position in the Eastern Conference with just 38 wins and 32 defeats.