Pistons beat 76ers 106 to 93 in Philadelphia on Tuesday, handing LeBron James and the host club their first loss of the season, according to the NBA box score.
Without starting center Jalen Duren, who missed the game with an injury, Detroit relied on guard Cade Cunningham to carry the offense. Cunningham finished with 26 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and he also had two blocks, the NBA box score showed.
Newly acquired forward John Collins answered the interior need, posting a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Reserve Daniss Jenkins (贊堅斯) emerged as a third-quarter spark, adding 18 points and eight assists to help the Pistons pull away, according to official statistics.
Pistons beat 76ers, Cunningham controls game without Duren
Detroit’s defense and ball movement proved decisive after halftime. The Pistons beat 76ers by tightening passing lanes and forcing turnovers, and the victory moved Detroit to a season start of three wins and zero losses, per the NBA box score.
76ers struggle despite Tyrese Maxey’s 29 points
For Philadelphia, Tyrese Maxey led the game with 29 points, five rebounds and four assists, but the 76ers were unable to sustain consistent team offense, the box score showed.
LeBron James scored 18 points but committed several turnovers and finished with a plus-minus of minus 22, according to the official statistics. Another new addition for the 76ers, forward Jaylen Brown, scored 16 points but could not change the outcome.
The Pistons beat 76ers by converting a stronger defensive plan into transition points and cleaner possessions in the third quarter, the NBA box score indicated.
