The Detroit Pistons delivered one of their most impressive wins of the season, overpowering the Philadelphia 76ers 125-112 despite missing Cade Cunningham. Detroit took control early, building a staggering 34-point lead in the second half and never allowing the visitors to come back into the game.
The star of the night was Malik Beasley, who erupted for a career-high 36 points, sealing the victory with two clutch three-pointers that shut down Philadelphia’s comeback attempt. Former Sixer Tobias Harris added 22 points, while Tyrese Maxey finished with 27, ending his streak of 16 consecutive games scoring at least 28. It was a frustrating evening for Joel Embiid, who struggled to get going and clashed heatedly with teammate Kelly Oubre on the bench. Embiid scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half, but by then, the damage was already done.
Despite missing their main playmaker, the Pistons got solid contributions from various players, including Simone Fontecchio, who registered 10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and a block in just under 19 minutes. The Italian forward made the most of his playing time, though his shooting percentages (3/10 from the field, 2/8 from deep) could have been better.
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Detroit’s performance was one of their best this season, highlighted by a 42-point first quarter—their highest-scoring period of the regular season. The 76ers, at full strength, including Paul George (who finished with 14 points on 6/10 shooting), simply had no answers.
