Sixers Beat Pistons 112-106 in Detroit

DETROIT. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-106 on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena. The victory allowed the Eastern Conference leaders to improve their season record to 8-1.

Jaylen Brown recorded a season-high 30 points for Philadelphia. He also delivered a crucial block with 37 seconds remaining to preserve the win. Joel Embiid contributed 26 points and 15 rebounds. LeBron James added 13 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. Tyrese Maxey scored 19 points on 5-of-16 shooting, a season low for the guard.

Detroit's offense was led by Duncan Robinson, who scored 27 points. Cade Cunningham finished with 26 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds. The Pistons, who lead the Central Division, improved to a 6-2 record with the loss.

The game featured a milestone for LeBron James. He hit a left-handed runner in the second quarter to become the first player in NBA history to make 16,000 field goals. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds the second-most career field goals with 15,837. James also recorded a no-look pass to Adem Bona, resulting in a three-point play.

Philadelphia led by 17 points before Detroit mounted a late rally. The Pistons cut the deficit to six points. Cunningham attempted a three-pointer with a chance to narrow the lead to three, but Brown blocked the shot. Embiid received a technical foul in the first half after a review showed he pushed Pistons center Tolu Smith.

The 76ers will play at Cleveland on Friday night. Detroit hosts the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.