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Detroit Pistons (11-32, 15th in Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (24-15, 5th in Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. ET
Conclusion: Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers face the Detroit Pistons. Embiid said he scored 33.5 points per game, which ranks him second in the NBA.
The 76ers are 16-10 in Eastern Conference games. Philadelphia sits in his third-place finish in the Eastern Conference, limiting opponents’ scoring, allowing only 109.2 points and keeping his opponent’s shooting percentage at 46.7%.
The Pistons are 4-19 in Eastern Conference games. Detroit has his 6-9 record and has fewer turnovers than opposing teams, averaging 14.3 turnovers per game.
The two teams will meet for the third time this season. The 76ers defeated the Pistons in their last matchup on January 8, 123-111. Tyrese Maxsey led his 76ers with 23 points and Cillian Hayes led the Pistons with 26 points.
Top performer: Embiid is averaging 33.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.7 blocks for the 76ers. James Harden is averaging 16.5 points over his last 10 games for Philadelphia.
Hayes averaged 9.8 points and 5.6 assists with the Pistons. Bojan Bogdanovic is averaging 21.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 47.0 percent shooting over his last 10 games for Detroit.
Last 10 games: 76ers: 7-3, averaging 117.7 points, 40.7 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 7.1 steals, 5.9 blocks, 48.4% shooting percentage. Opponents are scoring an average of 113.2 points per game.
Piston: 3-7, averaging 113.2 points, 43.6 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 8.1 steals, 2.6 blocks, 45.4% shooting percentage. Opponents are scoring an average of 122.0 points.
Injuries: 76ers: PJ Tucker: days (ill), Joel Embiid: out (foot).
Pistons: Marvin Bagley III: Out (Hands), Jalen Duren: Days (Ankle), Cade Cunningham: In Season (Shin), Isiah Rivers: Out (Shoulder), Rodney McGruder: Days (Ill).
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The Associated Press produced this article using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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