The Philadelphia 76ers are set to face their long-standing rivals, the Boston Celtics, for the third time this season. Dei Lynam provides a preview of the matchup, noting that Joel Embiid will be absent due to right knee soreness, marking the first occasion he has missed consecutive games. Additionally, Dei reflects on the 76ers' recent loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.

Coach Jim Lynam joins the discussion to analyze the upcoming game and share insights on Embiid's absence, as well as the team's strategy to play at a faster pace, which aligns with their preference for an up-tempo style.

We also includes remarks from Head Coach Nick Nurse during his pregame press conference, along with audio from Jared McCain, who recently made his season debut.

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