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Sure, you may be able to strike on a few valuable free agents and address some of the shortcomings of an Embiid-Mitchell-Maxey foundation this summer. But, given the long-term financial constraints, the Sixers would find themselves back in a position where they have more holes than plugs to fill them in just a few years.

The pressure is on.

Shameful or prideful, win or lose, no season ends without reflection. Here are 10 takes from the way the 2023-24 Sixers' season came to an end.

The canvas is as blank as it'll ever be, and that means the pressure is on Morey to deliver.

Even after yet another early playoff exit, Embiid is keeping his mind open. Largely because of his belief in Maxey.

Joel Embiid and three key reserves did all they could, but too many starters came up short as the Sixers fell, 118-115.

Tyrese Maxey saved Philadelphia's season with some absolutely clutch shot-making in Game 5.

Tyrese Maxey's heroics, Joel Embiid's gutsy effort, and Tobias Harris' bursts of scoring powered the Sixers to an overtime win, 112-106, forcing the series to a sixth game.

Watching the Sixers late in game 4 brought up memories of past playoff failures.

The Sixers lost a battle of identities down the stretch, failing to keep the Knicks away from the offensive glass in a 97-92 defeat.