Beginning the week with a batch of Sixers notes and observations, starting with the likely return of Paul George on Monday night.

Here is an updated look at the NBA Cup Group B standings after the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Detroit Pistons on Friday.

Philadelphia’s NBA Cup dream is dead for another year. The Sixers managed to flip the script on Friday evening, doing the improbable in outscoring the Pistons, 36-25, in the third quarter. Still, though it wasn’t enough, as the offense stagnated in the usually reliable fourth quarter and they ultimately lost, 114-105.

The Los Angeles Clippers have been in the news a whole lot over the last few months. Do not expect that to change.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their NBA Cup loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday.

The Sixers had their best third quarter of the season and still managed to lose control of the game to end it, ultimately falling 114-105 to the Detroit Pistons

Zak Hanshew's favorite NBA player props for Monday, November 17, include Jalen Duren, James Harden, and Jaden McDaniels.

PHILADELPHIA -- Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe has done a lot for the Philadelphia 76ers in his first 11 games in the league. The No. 3 overall pick is averaging 15.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists while shooting 36.2% from deep and 40.9% from the floor.

The Philadelphia 76ers will have to roll without Joel Embiid for the third game in a row on Friday night, when they face the Pistons.