Overview
- Detroit erased a 12-point third-quarter deficit to win 114-105 in Detroit.
- The result moved the Pistons to 2-0 in NBA Cup group play and left the 76ers at 0-2 with diminished advancement odds.
- Both teams were depleted, with Philadelphia missing Joel Embiid and Paul George and Detroit without Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, Ausar Thompson, and Jaden Ivey.
- Tyrese Maxey scored 31 for Philadelphia, while Detroit spread the scoring with Javonte Green posting 21 points and 9 rebounds and Daniss Jenkins adding 19 points and 8 assists.
- Nick Nurse and Tyrese Maxey said the 76ers must better handle contact and finish through hits, and Isaiah Stewart said Detroit’s pressure made Philadelphia ‘lay down.’