Nerlens Noel scored 13 points with six boards, two steals and one block and Robert Covington scored 13 points with two treys, six rebounds and and two assists as the only Sixers to truly survive Monday’s 51-point loss to the Spurs.

Noel’s defensive numbers are a good sign that his activity level is increasing and owners will want to get those buy low offers in now.  Covington was never going to keep up the gaudy steal numbers, but everything else is in place for an early round finish if he can stay healthy.