Philadelphia 76ers vs Phoenix Suns
PREVIEW: The Philadelphia 76ers rank among the league's best at forcing turnovers and efficient free throw shooting, while the Phoenix Suns counter with strong offensive rebounding and a knack for creating midrange opportunities. However, the Suns struggle with spacing and attacking the rim on offense, while the 76ers have defensive vulnerabilities against drivers to the basket. Philadelphia's perimeter defense ranks fifth in limiting three-point quality, though their own three-point shooting efficiency sits near the bottom of the league. The 76ers enter as tight one-point favorites with a 223.5-point over-under set for the matchup.
Both teams are expected to be at or near full strength, with Jalen Green set to return from a multi-week absence for Phoenix and Paul George expected to be available for Philadelphia. Both squads played on Monday and face the second night of a back-to-back, though Joel Embiid will likely sit for the 76ers after his strong performance against Indiana. Over their last ten games, both offenses have been trending upward, combining for nearly 231 points per contestβwell above tonight's total. The Suns have struggled on the road this season at 12-12, while the 76ers remain undefeated against the spread in back-to-back situations at 7-0.