76ers Extend Winning Streak to Seven with Victory Over Pistons in NBA In-Season Tournament

Joel Embiid leads with 33 points and 16 rebounds; Pistons suffer seventh consecutive loss amid game-ending controversy

The 76ers narrowly avoided a letdown against the Pistons, winning 114-106, extending their winning streak to seven games and improving their record to 7-1.
Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 33 points and 16 rebounds, marking his sixth consecutive double-double of the season. Tyrese Maxey added 29 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds.
The game ended in controversy as Pistons took exception to Embiid attempting a three-pointer in the final second with his team up eight points. The shot was waved off as the buzzer had already sounded.
The Pistons, who are last in the Eastern Conference, extended their losing streak to seven games. Killian Hayes led the Pistons with 23 points and Cade Cunningham added 21.
The 76ers outscored the Pistons 35-21 in the third quarter, turning a three-point deficit into a six-point lead. They extended their lead to 17 points in the fourth quarter.