Amid change, Sixers try to find footing vs. skidding Hawks

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The Philadelphia 76ers continue to face the daunting challenge of trying to win games without reigning Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid.

It is not going to be easy.

The Sixers are 4-12 without Embiid and host the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.

Philadelphia has dropped three straight and seven ofeight, including a lackluster 127-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday