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The Philadelphia 76ers (7-1) will seek their first 8-1 start in three years when they visit the Detroit Pistons (6-1) on Wednesday. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. EST at Little Caesars Arena.
In the first meeting between the team on Oct. 25 in Philadelphia, the Pistons earned a 106-93 victory. Cade Cunningham scored 26 points and Duncan Robinson added 21, while Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 29. Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe, Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson were unavailable for that game. Duren (hamstring) remains out.
The Sixers most recently defeated the Chicago Bulls, 126-107, on Monday at home, with their starting lineup combining for 102 points. Maxey scored 26 points and Jaylen Brown added 25. Both posted double-doubles, with Maxey dishing out 11 of the Sixers’ season-high 36 assists and Brown grabbing 11 of their season-high 47 rebounds.
The Pistons are coming off a 124-91 victory at Charlotte, fueled by season highs from Cunningham (33 points) and Robinson (24 points).
Here are the RAV4 Things to Know ahead of Wednesday’s game:
- Road Trip
The Sixers open a three-game road trip through the Central Division, visiting Detroit, Cleveland (Emirates NBA Cup game) and Chicago.
- Beasts of the East
Philadelphia sits atop the Eastern Conference standings with a 7-1 record, while Detroit is second at 6-1.
- Top Defenses
The Pistons (102.0 defensive rating) and Sixers (105.1) own the NBA’s No. 1 and No. 3 defensive ratings, respectively.
- Tonight’s Uniforms
The Sixers will wear their blue Icon Edition uniforms, while the Pistons will wear their white Association Edition uniforms.
Injury Report
76ers
- Dominick Barlow (low back stress reaction) - Out
- Ariel Hukporti (right Achilles tendon rupture/tear) - Out
Pistons
- Jalen Duren (right hamstring strain) - Out
- Isaiah Joe (right hip contusion) - Out
How to Watch and Listen
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4
Time: 7 p.m. EST
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
TV: ESPN, NBC Sports Philadelphia
Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic, 76ers Mobile App
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