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As the Sixers face these challenges, the landscape of the Eastern Conference has changed dramatically. Teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers have established themselves as frontrunners, and even the New York Knicks have outperformed Philadelphia in the early parts of the season. The emergence of the Orlando Magic—with star Paolo Banchero yet to return—adds another team to the mix, suggesting the Sixers might not only be underperforming but are possibly being surpassed by rising rivals.