Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their NBA Cup loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday.

Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren were out again, but Javonte Green led the backups with 21 points in Friday's win over the 76ers.

Javonte Green scored 21 points and Daniss Jenkins added 19 as the short-handed Detroit Pistons won their ninth straight game, 114-105 over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup game.

DETROIT — It’s been nearly a month since Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey underwent an arthroscopic procedure to relieve right knee discomfort before the start of the season.

The Detroit Pistons are facing a tough battle on Wednesday night, and their own injury report isn’t going to do them any favors. The list is lengthy, and the Pistons could miss most of their core group.

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Missing four key starters Wednesday, the Pistons still handed the Bulls a fourth consecutive loss. More than that, it was the Bulls' biggest embarrassment of the young season.

The Chicago Bulls (6-4) and Detroit Pistons (9-2) meet Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Detroit Pistons will catch the Philadelphia 76ers on the second night of a back-to-back set on Sunday. Heading into their matchup, the Pistons are facing an

Missing Josh Giddey was no excuse in the Chicago Bulls’ 124-113 loss. The Detroit Pistons played without four starters and listed seven players out with injuries.

The Sixers are now 0-2 in NBA Cup play as they failed to take advantage of a shorthanded Pistons team on the road.