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A crucial NBA clash looms as the Phoenix Suns visit the Philadelphia 76ers tonight, with both teams grappling with significant injury concerns. Star players Joel Embiid and Paul George are game-time decisions for the Sixers,
If the 76ers can dictate tempo through their size advantage and limit the Suns' transition opportunities, they can neutralize Phoenix's aggressive, turnover-dependent defense. In a game this evenly matched, home court advantage and a clear stylistic edge down low are enough to back the favorites covering the minimal spread.
SportsLine's model simulated Philadelphia vs. Phoenix 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks today
It was apparent that the back-to-back on Tuesday night after their matchup with the Nets last night had taken a toll on the Suns’ energy levels as they looked sluggish to begin their game against the 76ers.