Philadelphia 76ers game is led by Embid, but the Suns have a few tricks up their sleeves
The Suns will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night at Footprint Center, and the game will be shown on Bally Sports Arizona. This is the second game between the two teams this season, with the 76ers winning the first meeting 100-88 in a road game for Phoenix back in November.
Philadelphia 76ers in Epic Matchup Host Phoenix Suns
The 76ers are led by Joel Embiid, who is having a fantastic season and is a strong contender for the NBA's Most Valuable Player award. Embiid is currently averaging 33.4 points per game, the best in the league, along with 10.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. Philadelphia is currently in third place in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Boston Celtics in second place and the Milwaukee Bucks in first.
TeamRankings provides some notable statistics for both teams. Phoenix is ranked No. 18 in points per game, averaging 113.5, while Philadelphia is ranked No. 13, averaging 115.4. Phoenix is ranked No. 4 in assists per game, with 27.2, while Philadelphia is ranked No. 15 with 25.2. Phoenix is ranked No. 8 in rebounds per game, with 52.4, while Philadelphia is ranked No. 28 with 48.4.
Phoenix has a scoring margin of +1.5, which ranks them No. 9 in the league, while Philadelphia ranks No. 3 with a scoring margin of +5.1. Philadelphia is also ranked No. 4 in offensive efficiency, while Phoenix is ranked No. 19. In terms of shooting, Philadelphia has a team shooting percentage of 48.6, which is No. 8 in the league, while Phoenix is ranked No. 21 with a shooting percentage of 46.8. philadelphia 76ers also has a higher effective field goal percentage, at No. 7 with 56.2, compared to Phoenix's No. 21 ranking with 53.7.
Phoenix has a 3-point percentage of 37.6, which ranks them No. 7 in the league, while Philadelphia is ranked No. 2 with a 38.7 percentage. Philadelphia also has a higher 2-point percentage, ranking No. 15 with 55.0, while Phoenix is ranked No. 28 with 52.1. In terms of defense, Phoenix is ranked No. 6 in opponent points per game with 112.1, while Philadelphia is ranked No. 3 with 110.3. Philadelphia has a slightly better opponent shooting percentage, ranking No. 10 with 46.9 compared to Phoenix's No. 8 ranking with 46.8.
Philadelphia is ranked No. 5 in defensive efficiency, while Phoenix is ranked No. 9. Philadelphia also has a better opponent 3-point percentage, ranking No. 3 with 34.5, while Phoenix is ranked No. 14 with 35.9. However, Phoenix has a better opponent 2-point percentage, ranking No. 6 with 53.3, while Philadelphia is ranked No. 17 with 54.9.
Phoenix's likely starting lineup for the game includes Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Josh Okogie, Torrey Craig, and either Bismack Biyombo or Jock Landale. The 76ers' likely starting lineup includes Tyrese Maxey, De'Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris, PJ Tucker, and Joel Embiid.
Both teams have players who are out or injured. Phoenix's Deandre Ayton is out due to a groin injury, while Kevin Durant is out due to an ankle injury. For Philadelphia, James Harden is day-to-day with an Achilles injury, while Jalen McD.
Conclusion:
The phoenix suns will host the philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night in a highly anticipated matchup between two talented teams. Led by likely MVP award winner Joel Embiid, the 76er s will look to continue their success against the Suns after winning their first meeting earlier in the season. The teams have similar stats in several key areas, such as assists per game and opponent shooting percentage, but also have notable differences in areas such as scoring margin and effective field goal percentage. With both teams missing key players due to injuries, it remains to be seen which team will come out on top in this exciting contest.
