Joel Embiid.
Joel Embiid.
Key Points
Detroit holds a strong 10-2 record, with an eight-game winning streak entering the game.
The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference showdown as part of NBA Cup group play.
Philadelphia enters Friday’s game with a 7-4 record after defeating the Boston Celtics at home on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey reacts during Game 6 of his team’s first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center on May 2, 2024.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey reacts during Game 6 of his team’s first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center on May 2, 2024.
In Tuesday’s victory over the Celtics, Tyrese Maxey led the way for the 76ers as he recorded 21 points, five rebounds and nine assists while Justin Edwards added 22 points and three rebounds off the bench.
Now Philadelphia will try to pick up their eighth victory of the season in Friday’s matchup against a red-hot Pistons team.
On the other side, Detroit enters Friday’s contest with a 10-2 record as they have won eight consecutive games, including one over the Chicago Bulls at home on Wednesday night.
Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) — Source: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
Paul Reed led the way for the Pistons in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 28 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and four steals while Duncan Robinson recorded 23 points and two rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up another victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
76ers Injury Report, Will Joel Embiid, Paul George Play?
For the 76ers, they have three players listed on their injury report for Friday’s game, including stars Joel Embiid and Paul George.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21).
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21).
Philadelphia has ruled out Embiid due to right knee soreness as he will miss his second consecutive game.
With Embiid sidelined, Andre Drummond will likely continue to start in his place while Dominick Barlow could also be in line for an increased role as he is set to return from an elbow injury.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George
The 76ers have also ruled out George as he continues to be sidelined to begin the season due to recovery from knee surgery.
Edgecomb is listed as questionable due to back spasms and if he is sidelined on Friday, Quentin Grimes could be in line to replace him in the starting lineup.
Pistons Injury Report, Will Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren Play?
On the other side, the Pistons have seven players listed on their injury report, including star guard Cade Cunningham.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2)
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2)
Detroit has listed Cunningham as questionable due to a left hip contusion and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive game.
If Cunningham is sidelined against the 76ers, Daniss Jenkins could be in line to fill in for him in the starting lineup.
Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a dunk in the Nike KD 17 X Metro Boomin ‘Alchemist’ late in double overtime while playing the Miami Heat in the first round of the Emirates NBA Cup at Little Caesars Arena
Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a dunk in the Nike KD 17 X Metro Boomin ‘Alchemist’ late in double overtime while playing the Miami Heat in the first round of the Emirates NBA Cup at Little Caesars Arena
The Pistons have also listed Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart as questionable as they are dealing with right ankle sprains and if both are sidelined on Friday, Reed could continue to have an increased role.
Tobias Harris, Ausar Thompson, Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser have all been ruled out for Friday’s game as they continue to recover from injuries.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the 76ers and Pistons from Detroit at 7:30 p.m. EST.
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