Undefeated 76ers face unbeaten Pistons in early Eastern Conference showdown

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The Philadelphia 76ers will put their perfect record on the line against the Detroit Pistons in a matchup of the Eastern Conference's top two teams.

Philadelphia enters at 3-0 and first in the conference, riding a three-game winning streak. The 76ers finished 45-37 overall and 27-25 against Eastern Conference opponents, while surrendering 116.1 points per contest and averaging 20.3 fouls per game.

Detroit stands at 2-0 and second in the East. The Pistons posted a 60-22 overall mark and 39-13 conference record, averaging 10.4 steals, 6.4 blocks, and 14.2 turnovers per game.

Philadelphia will be without Ariel Hukporti for the remainder of the year due to an Achilles injury, plus Tacko Fall (hip), Dominick Barlow (back), and LeBron James (back). Detroit lists Ausar Thompson as day to day with an ankle ailment and Jalen Duren as out with a hamstring issue.

Source: ESPN - Sun Oct 25, 2:03 AM ET

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