76ers
PistonsThe Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 112-106 on Wednesday, November 4, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.
The 76ers led 56-42 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 29-21. The biggest lead for the 76ers was 18 points; the Pistons led by as many as 6.
Top performers
Jaylen Brown led the 76ers with 30 points on 11-of-19 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 7 rebounds. Joel Embiid added 26 points and 15 rebounds. For the Pistons, Duncan Robinson had 27 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including 7 3-pointers. Cade Cunningham added 26 points and 7 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Cade Cunningham (26 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists); Joel Embiid (26 points and 15 rebounds); LeBron James (13 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists); Ausar Thompson (11 points and 17 rebounds).
- Jaylen Brown (PHI): 30 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST, 11-19 FG, 37 MIN
- Duncan Robinson (DET): 27 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST, 8-12 FG, 37 MIN
- Cade Cunningham (DET): 26 PTS, 7 REB, 11 AST, 9-22 FG, 40 MIN
- Joel Embiid (PHI): 26 PTS, 15 REB, 2 AST, 8-18 FG, 33 MIN
- Tyrese Maxey (PHI): 19 PTS, 1 REB, 7 AST, 5-16 FG, 34 MIN
- John Collins (DET): 16 PTS, 1 REB, 0 AST, 7-9 FG, 26 MIN
By the numbers
The 76ers shot 45.3% from the field (39-of-86) and went 9-of-24 from three-point range; the Pistons shot 45.8% and went 12-of-34 from deep. The 76ers won the rebounding battle 48-41. Fast-break points favored the Pistons, 22-14. Assists: 76ers 23, Pistons 25.
Context
The 76ers improved to 8-1 with their fifth straight win, while the Pistons fell to 6-2. The season series is tied 1-1.
Up next: the 76ers host the Raptors on Thursday, Nov 12; the Pistons visit the Wizards on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 20,198 at Little Caesars Arena. Officials: Marc Davis, Nate Green and Natalie Sago.