Sixers Take on Timberwolves in Preseason Showdown in Iowa
Sixers vs Timberwolves Preseason Game Details
The Sixers are in Iowa to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in preseason action Friday night. Paul George will make his preseason debut, but if you’d like to see PG take the floor in a Sixers jersey, it could be tricky. NBC Sports Philadelphia does not broadcast road preseason games. The Timberwolves’ broadcast partner, Bally Sports North, didn’t send a broadcast crew to Iowa either. The only possible way to watch the game is reportedly through League Pass, which will provide the in-arena feed. Less than ideal. It’s disappointing someone couldn’t find a solution to have George’s debut broadcast in the Delaware Valley. Alas, the Sixers will play a game and you might or might not be able to watch.
Player Updates and Expectations
Though George will play, Joel Embiid did not make the trip, per The Inquirer’s Keith Pompey. According to Nurse, Embiid is having “a scheduled assessment” on his surgically repaired knee. This was all part of Embiid’s ramp-up plan as the team eases him into action, per Nurse. Everyone else should be available for the Sixers. Tyrese Maxey saw little time against the New Zealand Breakers Monday. The All-Star guard looked in complete control against non-NBA competition. With Embiid not playing, expect to see plenty of Andre Drummond. Behind him, it appears Nurse’s plan is to use Guerschon Yabusele as a small-ball five. That strategy will be tested a bit against a bigger and more athletic Minnesota team.
It does not appear that superstar guard Anthony Edwards or newcomer Julius Randle will be available Friday night. It looks like a simple night off for Edwards. Randle, who was acquired in the blockbuster deal that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks, is still recovering from right shoulder surgery. Rudy Gobert should provide a decent test for Drummond and Yabusele.
- Who: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- When: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where: Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa
- Watch: NBA League Pass (maybe)
- Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic
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