The Detroit Pistons are gonna be without Ausar Thompson when they hit the court against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night, and that’s a brutal blow for an unbeaten team facing off against another undefeated squad. This game was already gonna be tough, with one of these stellar records guaranteed to crash and burn.
Injury Woes Pile Up for Both Sides
Let’s be real, this matchup was already looking like a battle of who’s left standing. Philly’s rolling without Joel Embiid due to injury management, and VJ Edgecombe might even miss out with an abdominal contusion. But the Pistons? Man, they’re not better off at all. Jalen Duren was already sidelined with a right hamstring strain, and now Thompson is a definite scratch due to a right ankle sprain. His “questionable” tag earlier just got confirmed, and Coach JB Bickerstaff is gonna feel that absence. Thompson’s been putting up fairweather numbers early, averaging 7.5 points and seven assists in their first two games.
Who Steps Up for Motor City?
With Thompson out, the pressure is on for Bickerstaff to figure out the rotation. He’s got guys like Duncan Robinson and Isiah Joe to pick from to fill that void. And speaking of Isiah Joe, this could be a really interesting night for him if he gets some extra minutes. The dude used to play in the City of Brotherly Love, making 96 appearances for the Sixers, the very team that drafted him in the second round back in 2020. Talk about a potential revenge game, right?
This Sunday night showdown is gonna be electric. Two unbeaten teams, both dealing with key injuries, fighting to keep that perfect record alive. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. EST. Get ready for some fireworks!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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