PHILADELPHIA -- Throughout the course of an NBA season, teammates are going to have heated discussions. These are the highest competitors in the world and the best athletes all competing for an NBA title. It's going to happen.

But that does incur immediate risk, as very few players near veteran's minimum salaries are surefire rotation-caliber pieces. And as Justin Edwards has failed to make an impact in his second NBA season, the Sixers are shallow on the wing. George, Oubre and Edwards are their only traditional options there.

Perth Scorchers cruised into the Big Bash League final with a 48-run Qualifier victory over Sydney Sixers. The Scorchers, who are the competition's most successful team, topped the group-stage table and appear favourites to win Sunday's final on home turf after another convincing performance.

For a second there, the Sixers’ future backcourt looked in trouble. It appeared the Philadelphia 76ers hit a breaking point on Friday night during a narrow 117-115 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Sixers survived an ugly offensive night against the lowly Indiana Pacers to pull out a win, ending a string of woeful results at home. Here's what happened.

Off-spinning allrounder Ben Manenti, into the side for England star Sam Curran who has departed the tournament for international duties, also chipped in with the wicket of Cooper Connolly who was sharply caught by Babar Azam at backward point.

Tuesday's game will be Joel Embiid's second absence in an 11-game span, but both of his missed games will be planned on back-to-backs.

The Philadelphia 76ers will play host to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday on the second night of a back-to-back and if you're wondering how you can watch all the action live, you've come to the right place. The Sixers will look to keep things moving in the right direction after a win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday to start this back-to-back.