Philadelphia will play the third game of a four-game road trip on Saturday night in Chicago. The 76ers have gotten off to a slow start this season, including a loss in Toronto to open this road trip. Chicago was on a two-game winning streak heading into its game at San Antonio on Friday night—this story was published prior to both teams’ games on Friday.
Philadelphia has not lived up to expectations so far this season, losing four of its first five games (this story was published before Friday night’s game in Toronto). The 76ers’ lone win came against Indiana in Monday, snapping a skid following losses to Boston and Milwaukee. They were unable to build off that win, losing to Toronto on Wednesday in a 119-109 final. Toronto took a 35-27 lead after the first quarter and never looked back in the win. Philadelphia shot 50.6% from the floor, including 44.4% on 3-pointers. The 76ers were unable to overcome a poor defensive showing, though.
.@DeAnthonyMelton's first start as a 76er ??@SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/tmocfTIxAR
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 28, 2022
Center Joel Embiid is off to another strong start for Philadelphia, averaging 27.6 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. He scored 31 points in Wednesday's loss to Toronto and was a game-time decision on Friday night, so his status is something to monitor heading into this contest. Shooting guard James Harden is averaging 25.0 points and a team-high 9.6 assists, while point guard Tyrese Maxey is adding 20.0 points. The 76ers have not been a good offensive team overall this season, ranked No. 25 in points per game (107.8). They are facing a Chicago defense that is off to a strong start, ranked eighth in the NBA (109.8).
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