The 76ers tank plan is stressing Jahlil Okafor out, and hit a new low on Friday — but it will be all worth it if that lottery ball lands Ben Simmons.
Philly lost their 17th straight game to start the season and 27th in a row overall going back to last year after a heartbreaking 116-114 loss to the Houston Rockets.
The 76ers’ 27 straight losses mark a new record in major American professional sports — while it’s also the second straight year in which they have started 0-17.
#76ers have set NBA record with 27 straight losses, dating back to last season. Have started 0-17 in each of the past two seasons.
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) November 28, 2015