Give credit where credit is due – Jalen Rose does exactly that when Paul Pierce has been known to believe the 76ers have a great shot of advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Pierce states, “I gave them a future.”

With the Sixers most likely locking up the three seed, they can avoid the Raptors and the Cavaliers which makes Philly an easy pick.

“I agree with that right there…they have a more likely road.”

Pierce has true Celtic pride, but the injuries have built up to the point where he believes the Sixers have the best chance to advance if the two square off.

“They’ll have difficulty with the 76ers especially if Embiid is healthy.”