Discussion 76ers are a bigger title threat than the Rockets – Stephen A. | First Take Published 7 years ago on January 22, 2019 By BASKETBALL 23 Stephen A. Smith picks the Philadelphia 76ers to make it to the NBA Finals before the Houston Rockets. Visit NBA on ESPN on YouTube to get up-to-the-minute NBA coverage, scores, highlights and commentary. More on ESPN.com: Related Topics:discussionfirst take Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Learn More{{/message}}{{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Learn More{{/message}}Submitting… Most Popular NBA News2 months ago So long, AD — it's Cooper Flagg's team now: Why Dallas hit the reset button, and what's next NBA News2 months ago KD laughs off ASG competition, jabs at Luka, Jokic NBA2 months ago PISTONS at RAPTORS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 11, 2026 NBA2 months ago Kam Jones hits the tough go-ahead three with under 17 seconds to play 🔥 NBA2 months ago Miller Matches Franchise Mark with 10th 30-PT Game of Season 🔥 | February 11, 2026 NBA2 months ago Jose Alvarado Makes Knicks History Off the Bench (26 PTS, 8 3PM & 5 STL) 🔥 | February 11, 2026