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Open Thread: Phoenix Suns (5-1) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (1-4)
Preview
The Phoenix Suns (5-1) will take on the Philadelphia 76ers (1-4) on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center. The Suns are coming off a 112-94 win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night, while the 76ers are coming off a 113-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.
The Suns are led by Devin Booker, who is averaging 27.8 points per game. Deandre Ayton is averaging 18.2 points and 11.3 rebounds per game, and Chris Paul is averaging 15.0 points and 9.0 assists per game.
The 76ers are led by Joel Embiid, who is averaging 26.0 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. James Harden is averaging 20.7 points and 10.0 assists per game, and Tyrese Maxey is averaging 18.5 points per game.
The Suns are a 6-point favorite over the 76ers according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
Prediction
The Suns are the better team on paper, and they should be able to win this game. The 76ers are still trying to figure things out, and they are not playing well as a team. The Suns are a well-oiled machine, and they should be able to take advantage of the 76ers' struggles.
**Suns 115, 76ers 105**