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Both the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons may be without some of their key players in Sunday night's matchup.
Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Detroit Pistons on Sunday on a back-to-back.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/76ers/onsi as 76ers Reveal Joel Embiid's Playing Status vs Pistons. Heading into the second night of their back-to-back set against the Detroit Pistons, the Philadelphia 76ers are going to make an expected move by ruling out the star center, Joel Embiid.
Prior to joining the NBA, Javonte Green spent four years playing overseas, which helped him embody the culture of the Detroit Pistons.
Just before kickoff on Saturday night, Navy quarterback Blake Horvath was officially ruled out with an upper-body injury. The third-year signal-caller attempted to give it a go in pregame warm-ups, according to a report from college football insider Brett McMurphy.
Malik Beasley isn't on the Detroit Pistons' roster, but that hasn't stopped him from supporting his team last year.
Jones' arrival adds to the Pistons' frontcourt versatility, headlined by Jalen Duren, who is currently averaging 19.2 points and 11.3 rebounds through the first nine games. Jones has also filled the Pistons' last remaining roster spot.
Two teams on opposite ends of the Eastern Conference standings will battle it out in an NBA Cup group stage matchup at Barclays Center on Friday. The Detroit Pi
Sasser played in a pair of preseason games for the Pistons before getting off the court due to his hip injury. The third-year guard spent early time alongside veteran guard Caris LeVert and Jaden Ivey — who had an arthroscopic procedure done just ahead of the season — on the injury report.
Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey gives respect to Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons ahead of their matchup on Sunday.