By David Malandra Jr February 13, 2021February 13, 2021

From the Foul Line Sixers Pregame Notes

Phoenix AZ: The Philadelphia 76ers are 1-1 on this current 4 game road trip as they look to get back to their winning ways as they take on the Phoenix Suns on Saturday afternoon

Before the game, Sixers Coach Doc Rivers would speak & here are some of the highlights of what he said

On the Injury status to Shake Milton

#Sixers coach Doc Rivers said he didn't have a timeline on how long Shake Milton will be sidelined with a left ankle sprain, other than he'll miss the rest of this road trip. Milton hurt his ankle late in Tuesday's game at Kings and hasn't played since.
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) February 13, 2021

Who does Doc Rivers compare Ben Simmons to as regarding his defense

Doc Rivers compared Ben Simmons to Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen defensively. He called Simmons a "chameleon" for his ability to guard all five positions.

Simmons, who was All-Defensive First Team last season, recently said, "I feel like I'm the best defender in the NBA." pic.twitter.com/UIXznBc3it
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 13, 2021

Who does Doc Rivers remind Joel Embiid to as playing style

Doc Rivers says Joel Embiid reminds him so much of Patrick Ewing who he played with in New York and then he coached him for 1 season with the Orlando Magic #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) February 13, 2021

Doc Rivers was asked about how to defend Suns star Devin Booker

Doc Rivers likes his guy.

Monty Williams likes his guy.

So who wins today's matchup of Ben Simmons guarding Devin Booker.

Thoughts? #Suns #76ers pic.twitter.com/QOiGIHWCPx
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) February 13, 2021

The Sixers game against the Suns is at 3PM on NBC Sports Philadelphia & nationally on NBA TV

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