Sixers Fall Short in Close Loss to Pistons
The Philadelphia 76ers battled until the final buzzer Sunday night but fell short in a tight 111-108 defeat against the Detroit Pistons at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Tyrese Maxey missed a potential game-tying three-point shot at the final horn.
Game Summary and Key Performances
- The Sixers' record is now 6-4, while Detroit improved to 8-2.
- Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 33 points and seven assists.
- Andre Drummond contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Sixers.
- Pistons star Cade Cunningham scored 26 points and dished out 11 assists.
- Jalen Duren added 21 points and 16 rebounds for Detroit.
Injuries and Lineup Notes
- Tobias Harris was sidelined with a right ankle sprain and did not play in this second game of the back-to-back.
- The Sixers started the frontcourt with Trendon Watford and Andre Drummond.
- Trendon Watford, who turned 25 the day after his first NBA triple-double, posted seven points, three rebounds, and two assists.
- Andre Drummond made his first start of the season in this game.
Upcoming Game
The Sixers will host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.
"Tyrese Maxey missed a game-tying three-point attempt at the final horn."
"Trendon Watford turned 25 years old the day after his first NBA triple-double."
Summary: The Sixers fought hard but narrowly lost to the Pistons, highlighting strong individual performances despite injuries and lineup changes.
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