As the Philadelphia 76ers continue to search for lineup consistency behind Tyrese Maxey, one question continues to surface: Are they using Quentin Grimes correctly? Grimes has quietly been one of the more polarizing role players on the roster.

Here is an updated look at the Eastern Conference playoff standings with 20 games remaining for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Joel Embiid has missed the Sixers' past three games due to an oblique injury, and he won't be back for at least another week.

At the end of the day, the Sixers, mostly, just make me mad! In a cruel twist of fate for a city starved for meaningful basketball, the Sixers were rewarded with one of the most talented players to ever pick up a basketball for their initial tanking efforts more than a decade ago,

Philadelphia is trying to hold onto the No. 6 spot in the East, so even beating a team not trying to win means something.

It's unclear whether VJ Edgecombe will be available Wednesday in the second night of a back-to-back against the Utah Jazz.

Both benches provided plenty of first-half offense. Harper, the reigning Western Conference Rookie of the Month, made an immediate impact for the Spurs. The No. 2 overall pick and Rutgers product scored 11 points on 4-for-5 shooting in the first quarter. Fellow rookie Carter Bryant added five points.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is progressing in his recovery from the right oblique strain he suffered in a win over the Miami Heat last Thursday, but he's not back on the court yet and will be re-evaluated again in approximately one week,

Jared McCain said he "definitely thought it could work" with him, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe long-term on the Sixers.