I wanted to take a realistic look at the 76ers chances of making the playoffs, assuming that Bynum does not return. I'll predict the outcome of each remaining game for the Sixers, Bucs, and Celtics. All predictions are based on gut feelings.

76ers (Current Record: 22-29)

Feb 20 @ Timberwolves - WIN

Feb 23 VS Heat - LOSS

Feb 24 @ Knicks - LOSS

Feb 26 VS Magic - WIN

Feb 28 @ Bulls - WIN

Mar 2 VS Warriors - WIN

Mar 3 @ Wizards - LOSS

Mar 5 VS Celtics - LOSS

Mar 6 @ Hawks - WIN

Mar 8 @ Heat - LOSS

Mar 10 @ Magic - WIN

Mar 11 VS Nets - WIN

Mar 13 VS Heat - LOSS

Mar 16 VS Pacers - LOSS

Mar 18 VS Trail Blazers - WIN

Mar 20 @ Clippers - LOSS

Mar 21 @ Nuggets - LOSS

Mar 24 @ Kings - WIN

Mar 25 @ Jazz - LOSS

Mar 27 VS Bucs - WIN

Mar 29 @ Cavs - WIN

Mar 30 VS Bobcats - WIN

Apr 3 @ Bobcats - WIN

Apr 5 @ Hawks - LOSS

Apr 6 @ Heat - LOSS

Apr 9 @ Nets - WIN

Apr 10 VS Hawks - LOSS

Apr 12 @ Wizards - WIN

Apr 14 VS Cavs - WIN

Apr 15 @ Pistons - LOSS

Apr 17 @ Pacers - LOSS

FINAL RECORD: 38-44

I'm not going to type up each individual game for the Bucs and the Celtics, so here are their final records following my predictions:

Bucs FINAL RECORD (Currently 26-25): 40-42

Celtics FINAL RECORD (Currently 28-24): 44- 38

Analysis

Unless Paul Pierce or Brandon Jennings mysteriously gets kidnapped by a certain "Villain" with an affinity for Lego architecture, this team will be sitting at home instead of having the privilege of being ruined by the Miami Heat in the first round. Ruined. This could be a particularly upsetting offseason as we could see Bynum, Swaggy, and (sniff) Damien Wilkins all walk away into the sunset. I just can't stand the thought of another team's lube being put on Drew's rotting knees. I wish you all the best in these rough times.