Sixers fall to Detroit; Suns up next

November 9, 9:22 AMPhiladelphia 76ers ExaminerAndy Jasner

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The Philadelphia 76ers fell back to .500 with an 88-81 loss at Detroit on Sunday.

And that was without Tayshaun Prince.

Nothing is a given for the Sixers this season. On the road, they'll need to execute even better. It didn't happen in the fourth quarter against the Pistons.

Once again, Thaddeus Young struggled. It has been that way all season for the forward.

Jumpers haven't been dropping. Even layups are clanging off the rim. He needs some easy baskets and then channel that confidence into his mid-range game. Without production from Young, the Sixers won't win as many games.

Monday night is another chance at redemption for Young when the Phoenix Suns travel to Philadelphia.

This could be a situation for the Sixers because the Suns like to run.

The Sixers are effective when they're out in the open court and Andre Iguodala is throwing down dunks to finish the fast break.

Let's see if that happens at the Wachovia Center. After a tough road loss, the Sixers are in for a challenge against the explosive Suns.