Sixers collapse in 2nd half, lose NBA Cup game to Pistons
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Here is a betting preview for Friday's NBA Cup contest between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons.
Based on their two meetings with Detroit, the Sixers struggled to play up to the Piston’s defensive intensity and were outscored in the second half.
The Philadelphia 76ers will have to roll without Joel Embiid for the third game in a row on Friday night, when they face the Pistons.
The Pistons have kept their winning streak alive behind the efforts of Daniss Jenkins, Paul Reed and Duncan Robinson.
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey has taken a massive step in his recovery from knee surgery that has sidelined him since the preseason.
Both the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons may be without one of their star players in Friday night's matchup.