The Philadelphia 76ers are on the highway on Thursday evening as they journey to tackle the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference showdown.
Philadelphia enters Thursday’s recreation with a 35-30 document after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies at residence on Tuesday evening.
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Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne (22)Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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In Tuesday’s victory over the Grizzlies, Cameron Payne led the best way for the 76ers as he recorded 32 factors, three rebounds and 10 assists off the bench whereas Kelly Oubre Jr. added 30 factors and 12 rebounds of his personal.
Now Philadelphia will attempt to seize one other victory on Thursday as they face off in opposition to the Pistons in a troublesome highway matchup.
On the opposite facet, Detroit enters Thursday’s contest with a 46-18 document after defeating the Brooklyn Nets on the highway on Tuesday evening to snap their four-game shedding streak.
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Detroit Pistons middle Jalen Duren (0) © Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Jalen Duren led the best way for the Pistons in Tuesday’s victory as he ended the sport with 26 factors and 4 rebounds whereas Cade Cunningham recorded 21 factors, three rebounds and 15 assists.
While each groups wish to choose up a victory in Thursday evening’s matchup, each squads could also be with out a number of key gamers resulting from accidents.
76ers Injury Report: Will Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr. Play?
For the 76ers, they’ve six gamers listed on their damage report, together with each Joel Embiid and Oubre Jr.
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Philadelphia 76ers middle Joel Embiid (21) © Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Philadelphia has dominated out Embiid resulting from a proper indirect pressure as he’ll miss his seventh consecutive contest and he’s set to be re-evaluated on the finish of the week.
The 76ers have additionally dominated out Oubre Jr. as he’s anticipated to overlook at the least two weeks resulting from a left elbow sprain.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr (9)Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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With Oubre Jr. sidelined, Trendon Watford, Tyrese Martin and Justin Edwards may all be in line for enhance roles till the veteran ahead is cleared to return.
Tyrese Maxey has additionally been dominated out as he’s set to overlook at the least three weeks resulting from a proper finger tendon damage whereas Paul George stays sidelined whereas serving a suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug coverage.
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Adem Bona has been dominated out resulting from again soreness whereas Andre Drummond has been listed as questionable resulting from again spasms.
Pistons Injury Report: Will Ausar Thompson, Caris LeVert Play?
On the opposite facet, the Pistons have two gamers listed on their damage report for Thursday’s recreation in opposition to the 76ers.
Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9)Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Detroit has dominated out Ausar Thompson as he’ll miss his fourth straight recreation resulting from a proper ankle sprain.
With Thompson nonetheless sidelined, Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland II may each proceed to have bigger roles.
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Detroit Pistons guard Caris Levert (8) tries to drive previous Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12)Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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The Pistons have listed Caris LeVert as uncertain resulting from a left wrist sprain and he’s anticipated to overlook his third consecutive contest.
Fans can catch Thursday evening’s matchup between the 76ers and Pistons from Detroit at 7:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.
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