Here is a betting preview for Friday's NBA Cup contest between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons.

The Sixers had several pieces of significant injury news Sunday. The first worth noting is that Paul George’s return appears imminent. George, who’s yet to play this season for the 7-5 Sixers, was listed as questionable for the team’s Monday night matchup vs. the Clippers.

Based on their two meetings with Detroit, the Sixers struggled to play up to the Piston’s defensive intensity and were outscored in the second half.

Coach Nick Nurse discusses the Philadelphia 76ers dropping the first two games of the season series with the Detroit Pistons.

Isaiah Stewart didn’t hold back after the Pistons’ win over the 76ers, saying Philly “laid down” once Detroit ramped up the pressure.

The Philadelphia 76ers will have to roll without Joel Embiid for the third game in a row on Friday night, when they face the Pistons.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their NBA Cup loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday.

Though Barlow made a mistake on the perimeter when Ron Holland II picked off his pass, he recovered in impressive fashion. Barlow hustled after Holland and soared for a chase-down block. The initial foul call was overturned following a challenge by Sixers head coach Nick Nurse.

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey has taken a massive step in his recovery from knee surgery that has sidelined him since the preseason.

The Sixers are now 0-2 in NBA Cup play as they failed to take advantage of a shorthanded Pistons team on the road.