NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking points from the Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers game

#1 Embiid's rising frustration

The biggest highlight of 76ers' night against Pistons came off the court. He sat out on the bench (was rested) as his teams toppled Pistons. He grinned and yelped as he saw Drummond grabbed rebounds and dominated the paint in his absence.

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He has raised statements that he is feeling frustrated about his role on the Sixers.

"I haven't been myself lately, I think it's mainly because of the way I've been used, which is I'm being used as a spacer, I guess, a stretch-5, which I'm only shooting [29] percent from 3-point range.But it seems like the past couple games, like with the way I play, our setup, [coach Brett Brown] always has me starting on the perimeter ... and it just really frustrates me."

He is averaging about 34 minutes per game and said that he doesn't need any rest. Since the Butler trade, his stats have also taken some hit. His points-per-game average has come down from 28.2 to 24.3, followed by a fall in 3-point percentage from 30.2 to 27.3.

While Butler is striking good on-court chemistry with Simmons and Redick, Embiid has openly spoken about the trouble he is facing.

Butler had a bitter fallout with Timberwolves recently and while on the Bulls things weren't sweet when he was traded away. Such tension among the players isn't a good sign for any team and let's hope that the team works out their differences and as the Sixers believe "Trust the Process".