Philadelphia is 3-0 and first in the conference, and Detroit is in town today. Embiid carries a rest tag, LeBron James is out with his back, and the Pistons are missing their center.
Will Joel Embiid play against Detroit?
Probably, but the report has not settled it. He picked up a rest tag after the triple-double against Milwaukee: 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in 36 minutes. His entry points to today as a return date, so it reads like maintenance, not an injury. Watch the pregame update, not the tag.
Is LeBron James coming back yet?
Not on paper. He went from unlisted to Out with a back issue between October 23 and 24, and the Philadelphia Inquirer's Gina Mizell reported it as lower back and sciatica management. His entry also shows today as a return date, yet the status still says Out. Plan without him until that changes.
How dangerous is a Pistons team missing Duren?
Still dangerous. Detroit won 60 games last season with a net rating of 8.4, and Cade Cunningham averaged 23.9 points and 9.9 assists. Jalen Duren, who gave them 19.5 and 10.5 last season, is out with a hamstring injury. Ausar Thompson has an ankle tag. Detroit also plays on zero rest, and Philadelphia had one day.
What did Milwaukee expose?
The defense. Mizell's halftime note had the Bucks getting 30 points in the paint, 19 on the fast break and 13 on second chances. The offense covered it: the starting five produced 105 of the 127 points, and the bench produced 22. A cleaner night from Anfernee Simons, who was minus-13 in 20 minutes, would help.
Who do the 76ers play today?
They host the Detroit Pistons on October 25. Their next game is at the Pacers on October 28.
Are the 76ers undefeated this season?
Yes, they are 3-0 and first in the conference. They beat the Knicks, Cavaliers and Bucks.
