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02/06 01:04 CST 76ers take on the Suns, aim for 6th straight win
76ers take on the Suns, aim for 6th straight win
By The Associated Press
Philadelphia 76ers (29-21, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns
(31-21, seventh in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia aims to keep its five-game win streak alive when the
76ers take on Phoenix.
The Suns are 17-8 on their home court. Phoenix is third in the Western
Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing just 111.4 points while
holding opponents to 46.8% shooting.
The 76ers are 14-9 on the road. Philadelphia ranks fourth in the Eastern
Conference with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Charles Bassey
averaging 3.5.
The Suns score 113.8 points per game, 1.6 fewer points than the 115.4 the 76ers
give up. The 76ers average 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.5 more
makes per game than the Suns allow.
The teams meet for the second time this season. The Suns won 116-110 in the
last matchup on Jan. 21.
TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Williams is scoring 12.3 points per game and averaging 8.1
rebounds for the Suns. Dillon Brooks is averaging 22.0 points and 4.9 rebounds
over the last 10 games.
Joel Embiid is scoring 26.1 points per game and averaging 7.4 rebounds for the
76ers. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 20.7 points and 3.0 rebounds over the last 10
games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 6-4, averaging 111.3 points, 41.4 rebounds, 23.6 assists,
9.5 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their
opponents have averaged 110.2 points per game.
76ers: 6-3, averaging 117.2 points, 41.2 rebounds, 27.6 assists, 9.8 steals and
3.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field. Their opponents have
averaged 115.3 points.
INJURIES: Suns: Isaiah Livers: day to day (shoulder), Grayson Allen: day to day
(knee), Jalen Green: day to day (hip), Devin Booker: day to day (ankle).
76ers: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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