Winderman’s view: In Heat loss, 76ers’ Edgecombe a reminder of the occasional dip into lottery waters
– This was the lesson the Heat will not heed.
– Dealing with injuries, the 76ers took a gap year last season.
– After winning at least 47 games the previous four seasons, they stepped back to 24-58.
– As in 13th in the East.
– As in positioned well enough to land the No. 3 pick in the lottery.
– As in able to land VJ Edgecombe.
– As in the No. 3 rookie scorer.
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– ...Edgecombe has shown, including Thursday night, how much that elite talent can make a difference.