Malik Beasley's Career-High 36 Points Propel Pistons Past 76ers
The Pistons secured a dominant 125-112 win over Philadelphia despite Cade Cunningham's absence, with Beasley stepping up in a key role.
- Malik Beasley scored a career-high 36 points, including crucial late-game three-pointers, to lead the Pistons to victory.
- Detroit built a 34-point lead by halftime, achieving season-highs with 42 first-quarter points and 78 first-half points.
- The Pistons played without All-Star Cade Cunningham, who was sidelined due to a right ankle sprain, forcing lineup adjustments.
- Philadelphia's Joel Embiid, in only his second game since early January, scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half as the 76ers attempted a comeback.
- The Pistons improved to 3-2 on their homestand and will face the Charlotte Hornets next, who recently ended a six-game losing streak.