Being on the second leg of a back-to-back isn't a great situation, but this is an instance where the Pistons have a chance to take both games. As they continue to deal with injuri

George, who has been out for more than a week with his second left knee bone bruise since Oct. 14, was a full participant in Friday’s practice, the team said.

The Sixers were believed to be in a strong position to contend for the Championship ring during the offseason after signing George, Andre Drummond, Caleb Martin and more to play alongside Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. However, that optimism has completely evaporated by now.