Key Takeaways:
- Cade Cunningham tallied 26 points and delivered two decisive baskets late in Detroit’s 111-108 win against Philadelphia on Sunday night
- Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 33 points as they played without Joel Embiid, who sat out after Saturday night’s game
- Detroit’s winning streak stretched to six games, with a rematch against Philadelphia scheduled for Friday in Detroit
Fourth Quarter Drama Seals Pistons’ Streak
The Detroit Pistons, atop the Eastern Conference, claimed their sixth victory in succession by edging the Philadelphia 76ers 111-108 on Sunday night in Philadelphia. Cade Cunningham was instrumental in the closing moments, recording two crucial field goals en route to a 26-point performance. Jalen Duren provided a dominant presence in the paint with 21 points and 16 rebounds for Detroit.
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Detroit established a maximum lead of five points during the fourth quarter, but found themselves trailing 101-100 following a Tyrese Maxey three-pointer with 4:54 left on the clock. Cunningham spearheaded a decisive 9-3 run, punctuated by a powerful dunk over Andre Drummond, drawing a foul and converting the subsequent free throw to establish a 109-104 advantage with 1:51 remaining.
Maxey Shines in Embiid’s Absence
The 76ers were without Joel Embiid, who was sidelined after scoring 29 points in Philadelphia’s 130-120 win over Toronto on Saturday night. Embiid, continuing his recovery from offseason left knee surgery, has appeared in six of the team’s ten games, averaging 19.7 points and 5.5 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per contest.
Tyrese Maxey shouldered the offensive load for Philadelphia, pouring in 33 points and inspiring “M-V-P! M-V-P!” chants from the home crowd during the final period. Andre Drummond, deputising for Embiid, contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Detroit weathered a late surge as four consecutive points from Maxey narrowed the deficit to a single point. Cunningham responded by sinking a fadeaway jumper with 16.9 seconds left, extending Detroit’s lead to three. After a Philadelphia timeout, Maxey’s last-second three-point attempt failed to connect, sealing the victory for the Pistons.
Statistical Overview
| Team | Leading Scorer | Top Rebounder | Points | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | Cade Cunningham (26) | Jalen Duren (16) | 111 | 37 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Tyrese Maxey (33) | Andre Drummond (12) | 108 | 44 |
Looking Ahead
The Pistons will host Washington on Monday night as they look to extend their winning streak further. Meanwhile, the 76ers are set to face Boston at home on Tuesday night before the two teams meet again in Detroit on Friday.
