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Suns Seek Redemption Against Injured Sixers
8 Feb
Summary
- Sixers' Embiid ranks fourth in NBA scoring since January 1.
- Suns lost recently after a significant scoring drought.
- Both teams are on the road or playing consecutive games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are scheduled to visit the Phoenix Suns on Saturday at 9 p.m. ET. The Sixers, currently on a five-game road trip, have a 2-1 record through three games and have won five of their last six contests. They are looking to bounce back after a 119-115 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
Joel Embiid has been a scoring force for Philadelphia, averaging 29.7 points per game since January 1, ranking him fourth in the NBA. He scored 35 points on 13-of-19 shooting in their recent game against the Lakers. The 76ers are 2-point underdogs in this upcoming matchup.
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have won four of their last six games but have lost two of their past three. In their most recent game, they were defeated by the Golden State Warriors 101-97 after being outscored 25-7 in the final 10:11. The Suns are 6-point favorites against the Sixers, despite having lost their last two home games, a rare occurrence for them this season.
Fans can watch the game on NBCS-PH, AZFamily, and Suns+, with streaming available on Fubo and Peacock.
