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Relying on Brown’s 30 points, Embiid and James’ double-10 performance, and Maxey’s dominant free throws, the 76ers held off the Pistons and won 5 consecutive games 112–106, avenging their only loss of the season.
The 76ers, who have built a great lineup this season, visited the Pistons on the 4th to stage a powerful performance in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers’ four stars once again combined to score points. Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, “The Little Emperor”james LeBron James and Joel Embiid both performed “double 10” and scored rebounds, and Tyrese Maxey also scored double-digits, helping the team withstand the Pistons’ counterattack and achieve its fifth consecutive victory with 112:106.
The Pistons only scored 21 points in the first quarter, allowing the 76ers to enter the second quarter with an 8-point advantage. Brown’s stellar performance allowed the 76ers to continue expanding their lead.
A big scene was seen in the game at 1 minute 25 seconds of the second quarter. Embiid and Smith clashed under the basket. Embiid pushed Smith after Smith snatched the ball from Embiid’s hand. The two were immediately separated by their teammates. Embiid was still at the scene to create some noise among the away fans. After the referees reviewed the screen, Embiid was called for a technical foul for the elbow, but he remained on the court.
After halftime, the 76ers maintained their lead and led for 56:42 after halftime. Brown’s goal early in the fourth quarter increased the margin to a game-high 93:75. Although the Pistons had a small lead thanks to assists from Aussie Thompson, Duncan Robinson and Cade Cunningham, Maxey still nailed the free throws despite obvious discomfort in his wrist during the countdown, giving the 76ers the lead at 112:106.
The 76ers’ only loss this season came to the Pistons. He took his revenge on the 4th. Brown had 30 points, Enbied had 26 points and 15 rebounds. James had 13 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Maxi also contributed 19 points and 7 assists. The Pistons, who had their 3-game winning streak interrupted, led the way with Robinson scoring 27 points on 7 of 11 three-pointers. Cunningham had 26 points and 11 assists.
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The 76ers were led by Brown with 30 points, Embiid with 26 points and 15 rebounds, James with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists, and Maxey with 19 points and 7 assists. The four stars worked together to suppress the Pistons’ counterattack.
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With 1 minute and 25 seconds left in the second quarter, Embiid and Smith collided under the basket. After Smith turned the ball over, Embiid pushed and elbowed someone. After watching the replay, the referee called a technical foul on Embiid, but did not eject him.
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The 76ers avenged their humiliation in this campaign, defeating their only opponent this season, the Pistons, and extending their winning streak to 5 games. With the stable performance of their luxury lineup, they continued to consolidate their leading position in the Eastern Conference.
