Sixers don’t answer call for Cup in loss to Pistons
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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.
The 76ers’ have defied the odds with an impressive start to the season, but inside the team’s practice facility on Sunday, there was a sense of concern regarding Kelly Oubre Jr. The small forward’s long-term availability remains uncertain after the team said he injured the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee Friday in a loss to the Detroit Pistons.
The Sixers and Pistons had an old-fashioned, physical contest in Detroit on Friday night. The team that won was the team that applied just a bit more force.
Former Sixers guard Patrick Beverley speaks out after his arrest, urging fans to wait for the facts before jumping to conclusions.
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Jared McCain played 20 minutes on Thursday night – all in the first half – scoring 10 points in his NBA G League debut.
The Philadelphia 76ers (7-4) hit the road to take on the Detroit Pistons (10-2) in an NBA Cup matchup Friday. Tip-off from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the 76ers vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
PHILADELPHIA -- Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe has done a lot for the Philadelphia 76ers in his first 11 games in the league. The No. 3 overall pick is averaging 15.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists while shooting 36.2% from deep and 40.9% from the floor.