That is because the Sixers haven't been whole for many games to begin the season. Saturday's contest with the Detroit Pistons will be their 18th game of the season and the intended Big 3 of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George have played a grand total of six minutes together. That number won't change with Embiid out against the Pistons.

Joel Embiid will miss his fourth consecutive game on Saturday at the Detroit Pistons, due to left knee injury management and personal reasons. The better news for the Sixers: Paul George (left knee bone bruise) was a full participant in Friday’s practice,

The Philadelphia 76ers season has completely gone off the rails, largely due to significant injuries to some of their best players. Big-time free agent acquisition Paul George and superstar Joel Embiid have missed several games this season,