Entering this season, the Philadelphia 76ers were expected to be among the biggest threats in the Eastern Conference. However, a laundry list of injuries result

Philadelphia's Christmas Day win over defending champion Boston is the latest in a string of performances that has turned around the 76ers' season and renewed their championship aspirations.

An uncharacteristically poor defensive night cost the Boston Celtics during their Christmas Day loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Joe Mazzulla's team has been inconsistent on the defensive side of the floor all season despite consistently rising defensive rating rankings.