Sixers to finish off road back-to-back against Chicago Bulls
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The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road Monday evening, heading to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers enter at 43-21, holding a half-game lead over the Brooklyn Nets for 1st place in the Eastern Conference. At 26-38 and 12th in the East, the Bulls are on the outside of the playoff race looking in, 3 games back of the Washington Wizards for the East’s final play-in seed.
The Sixers head into Chicago fresh off an overtime victory against the San Antonio Spurs. It’s already a difficult situation for Philly, having finished up a game less than 24 hours before Monday night’s tip-off against the Bulls. Add to it having played an extra period due to overtime, and the Sixers have their work cut out for them. Fortunately for Philly, they are fully healthy (though it’s possible some players sit the segababa out for rest). They’ll be looking to build
Lowry injures ankle in Raps win over Bucks
Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry sustained a sore left ankle in Toronto s 124-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night.
TSN.ca Staff Kyle Lowry , The Canadian Press
Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry sustained a sore left ankle in Toronto s 124-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night.
Lowry s injury occurred in the third quarter and he subsequently left the game to be examined by the Raptors trainers. He was ruled out for the rest of the game a short while after.
Lowry also left the game for the locker room late in the second quarter after turning his ankle but was able to return for the start of the second half. He finished the game with 18 points, six assists and six rebounds.