Star, Paul George, was expected to be the final puzzle piece to help the Sixers compete for an Eastern Conference title and beyond. Three games after the All-Star break, it’s safe to say the Sixers are coming up way short of their goals.

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers had a chance to inch a bit closer in the play-in tournament as they played host to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. They entered the contest on a 7-game losing skid, yet only 1.5 games back of the Bulls for the final play-in spot in the East so this was a golden opportunity for them.

We’ve shown no sign of a team that will compete and, you know, we just don’t have the habits of a champion or a playoff contending team.”Source: Twitter