Live Thread: Cavs @ Sixers (#Loaded)

The Cavaliers get their first taste of a re-loaded Philly team tonight in the City of Brotherly Love. They’ll get a second serving at home on Sunday, sandwiched around a tilt with the Heat on Thursday. It’ll be a tall task to notch their third straight victory on the road after double-digit wins over likely lottery teams, though it might be a little less tall with Ben Simmons listed as questionable for a third straight game with a sprained right shoulder, and Al Horford being rested.

Still, with Joel Embiid dishing up his rare combination of cheese and beef, it could get messy in the middle for the Cavs. Tristan Thompson, Kevin Love and Larry Nance, Jr. will have their hands full. As such, the game will likely only swing in favor of the wine & gold if their young shooters can feast from the outside. If Collin Sexton can continue his hot streak, and Darius Garland, Cedi Osman and Jordan Clarkson can provide enough support, the Cavs might just be able to polish off Philly without too much heartburn.

Prediction: The Cavs load up on carbs and take a thinly sliced victory to go… 111-108.

Catch all of the delicious action starting at 7pm EST on FSO and NBATV. And, as always, chime in and spread the cheese whiz on thick in the comments…