On the surface, it doesn't look as though the Philadelphia 76ers pose much of a threat in the title picture. The 76ers needed a late surge to get past the struggling Sacramento Kings at home, 113-111, on Thursday, with Tyrese Maxey making the go-ahead layup. But the 76ers are under pressure to win now considering the big contractual obligations they have towards Joel Embiid and Paul George. “In the past we've been ducking the tax, the last couple of years. Embiid, George, and Maxey are making a total of around $144 million this season, leaving not much room down the roster.