76ers Enter Detroit Rematch at 7-1, Managing Embiid’s Foot

The Philadelphia 76ers entered Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons with a 7-1 record, seeking to respond to their only loss of the season. Detroit was 6-1 heading into the rematch at Little Caesars Arena, scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on November 4. Philadelphia extended its winning streak to four games with a 126-107 home victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 26 points and 11 assists, while Jaylen Brown scored 25 points. VJ Edgecombe added 21, and LeBron James had 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Joel Embiid contributed 15 points and eight rebounds in 25 minutes. Embiid is managing plantar fasciitis in his right foot and was on a minutes restriction against Chicago. He said after that game that the condition remained painful and that he needed to manage it when it flared. The preview reports he was not listed on Philadelphia’s injury report for Wednesday, but his playing time remained a consideration. Detroit handed Philadelphia its lone defeat, winning 106-93 on October 25. Embiid and Edgecombe missed that game, while Maxey scored 29 points. The Pistons’ 6-1 start included a 124-91 victory over Charlotte on Monday. Detroit...