The Sixers played at home on Christmas for the first time in 31 years, and after the long wait, they didn’t disappoint. After overwhelming the Milwaukee Bucks (27-5) in a 121-109 victory that probably wasn’t that close, the Sixers (23-10) gave their fans and the rest of the NBA a reminder that their good is still really, really good.



Here are three observations from a complete performance against the best team in basketball.



1. Flipping the switch



From the start, you knew the Sixers were up for this one. They were connected and locked in on the defensive end. Ben Simmons was pushing the ball like a madman on the fast break. Joel Embiid was aggressive posting up and firing away from the perimeter.



After the game, Simmons was asked if this was the best game the Sixers have played all season. And I liked the way he answered the question, offering a critique of his team’s performance in the process.



“It’s the most...