In this episode of Second Round Syndrome, DJSportsZone and Jav Harris break down a holiday-season surge from the Philadelphia 76ers, who sit at 16–11 and climbing into the top four of the Eastern Conference. Despite Joel Embiid missing time with illness and knee management, the Sixers have won three of their last four — and Tyrese Maxey is at the center of it all.

The guys dive into everything shaping this stretch of the season:

• Tyrese Maxey’s growing MVP case and why he and VJ Edgecombe might be the most dangerous backcourt in the league
• VJ Edgecombe’s return to the Rookie of the Year conversation
• The NBA Cup debate, why it feels forced, and why banner talk misses the point
• Early 2025 All-Star predictions, including surprise first-timers and notable snubs
• Roster decisions around aging vets and why two-way standouts like Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker deserve real contracts
• The annual “Disney on Ice” West Coast road trip and what it means for the Sixers’ depth and chemistry

A wide-ranging episode that mixes Maxey MVP buzz, roster reality checks, and big-picture NBA conversations as the season heats up.

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