Do we overreact to Sixers' outcomes? Will missing marquee head-to-head matchups prevent Joel Embiid from being MVP?

SALT LAKE CITY — In this Locked on 76ers podcast episode, Keith Pompey talks about how the Sixers are touted as NBA championship contenders after victories and as overhyped following losses. Pompey also wonders if missing solid head-to-head matchup against elite centers could prevent him from being voted league MVP. He's listed as questionable for tonight's game against the Utah Jazz and All-Star center Rudy Gobert with back tightness. He already missed head-to-head matchups against standout centers Andre Drummond (Cleveland Cavaliers), Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets), Jonas Valančiūnas (Memphis Grizzlies), and Myles Turner (Indiana Pacers).

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