Paul George and Joel Embiid are out — so what?

The Sixers are coming off a rousing overtime win over Indiana, as Tyrese Maxey dropped a 45-piece on the Pacers with ten in the OT period. Maxey didn't shoot a high percentage in Philly's losses to Milwaukee and Toronto, so he isn't getting the love right now, as casuals are overlooking him with Philly's other two stars sidelined. Unlike some others, I don't see him crumbling "under pressure" today at home versus the Pistons, as the Indy performance will catapult him to a more efficient shooting night.

Philadelphia will cover the spread with ease — let this be a wake-up call for those who think the 76ers are too weak-minded to play through injuries to Embiid and George!