Everyone seems to agree that the Sixers are an above-average team, but they have failed to prove to be elite yet.

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey reacts to the Los Angeles Clippers trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Clippers have been the hottest team in the NBA over the last six weeks, giving the Sixers a real test as they begin a West Coast road trip.

With the deadline to make big in-season moves approaching on Thursday afternoon, here are the three things that stand between the Sixers, as they currently are, and their highest potential.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points, including seven 3-pointers, Dominick Barlow added 26 points and 16 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 128-113 on Monday night for their fourth consecutive victory.

Tonight’s NBA slate features Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers facing the Philadelphia 76ers in this exciting matchup. Kickoff takes place at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET (8 p.m. MST) on Monday, February 2, and the only way to watch is streaming on Peacock.

Dominick Barlow went for 26 points and 16 rebounds — 10 of which came on the offensive glass — to power a comfortable Sixers victory over the Los Angeles Clippers to start this west coast road trip.

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