The Philadelphia 76ers will look to sweep a seven-game homestand when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.
The Sixers won their sixth in a row with a 113-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.
Philadelphia has continued to surge without standout Tyrese Maxey, who remains out for at least one more week with a fractured left foot.
As usual, Joel Embiid led the way with 22 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for his eighth 20-10-5 game of the season, which is tied for third most in the league.
Embiid easily could have scored more but he’s steadily improved as a passer, especially out of the double team.
Six Philadelphia players scored in double figures and P.J. Tucker swept 10 rebounds in the balanced effort. After a 12-12 start, the Sixers have stepped up at home.
After losing by 16 points to the Phoenix Suns, the Clippers have responded with consecutive wins over the Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets.
The Clippers handily defeated the Hornets, 126-105 on Wednesday behind 22 points, eight rebounds and eight assists from Paul George, 21 points from Nicolas Batum and 16 from Kawhi Leonard.
Overall, seven players reached double figures for the Clippers, who look to be as healthy as they have been all season.
George (knee), Reggie Jackson (Achilles) and Ivica Zubac (knee) were all listed as healthy on the active roster.
At times this season, the Clippers’ injury list has resembled a MASH unit.
The Clippers began the season with quite a bit of depth. Finally that depth is readily available.
