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Here is an updated look at the NBA Cup Group B standings after the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Detroit Pistons on Friday.
The Sixers and Pistons had an old-fashioned, physical contest in Detroit on Friday night. The team that won was the team that applied just a bit more force.
The 76ers’ have defied the odds with an impressive start to the season, but inside the team’s practice facility on Sunday, there was a sense of concern regarding Kelly Oubre Jr. The small forward’s long-term availability remains uncertain after the team said he injured the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee Friday in a loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Isaiah Stewart didn’t hold back after the Pistons’ win over the 76ers, saying Philly “laid down” once Detroit ramped up the pressure.
How far away are the Wizards from becoming more competitive? Will they be major players at the trade deadline? Learn more about Washington's rebuild before they host the Sixers.
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.
Learn about the arrest of Patrick Beverley, a former Sixers player, facing serious felony charges in Texas. Stay informed.
PHILADELPHIA -- Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe has done a lot for the Philadelphia 76ers in his first 11 games in the league. The No. 3 overall pick is averaging 15.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists while shooting 36.2% from deep and 40.9% from the floor.