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Sixers-Pistons preview: Joel Embiid expected to return

76ers vs. Detroit Pistons at a glance

TEAMS: Sixers (0-3) vs. Pistons (2-1)

WHEN: 7 p.m. Monday

WHERE: Little Caesars Arena

KEY MATCHUPS: Sixers center Joel Embiid is expected to return after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors in order to rest. Monday’s matchup will showcase two of the league’s elite centers in Embiid and the Pistons’ Andre Drummond. The Sixers must also try to find a way to contain point guard Reggie Jackson, who averaged 15 points against them last season. For Amir Johnson, this will be his third straight game against one of his former teams.