Unfortunately, news isn't so great regarding center Spencer Hawes. Hawes met with a foot specialist, and it seems that he will be sidelined for at least another two weeks.
Although the Sixers will be without the services of Hawes over the course of the next two weeks, at least Brand's return will give the Sixers some much needed help down low. The Sixers are getting burned in the paint right now, and it is having a trickle down effect on the rest of the team. Without Hawes dishing it to guys from the middle of the floor, the Sixers have less options on offense. Thus guys are settling for jumpers and not getting to the rim for easy high percentage shots. The Sixers are also getting knocked around on the boards, and defensively they are not as strong down low without Hawes in the lineup.
Tonight will be the Sixers' first game back from the All-Star break. The Sixers most recently lost to the Houston Rockets, and are currently in the midst of a 5 game losing streak. To get out of this slump, the Sixers are going to need Brand, Allen, and Vucevic to really step up their games. The Sixers also need Jrue Holiday to be more aggressive and try to create some shots for himself.
The Pistons currently have the fifth worst record in the East, and the Sixers need to capitalize and pick up a much needed victory tonight. Things don't get any easier for the Sixers as the Western Conference leading Oklahoma City Thunder come to the Wells Fargo Center tomorrow night.
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