Cade Cunningham leads short-handed Pistons past 76ers to stay unbeaten
Despite missing two starters, the Detroit Pistons improved to 3-0 on the season by picking up a massive win over the new-look 76ers.
DETROIT, Oct. 25 (The Detroit News) — The Detroit Pistons have reclaimed a 3-0 record, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 106-93 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday night. Cade Cunningham spearheaded the Pistons' performance with 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists as he shot 9-for-19 from the field. John Collins contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds, marking his first double-double of the season. Daniss Jenkins added 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
The 76ers, who started their season 3-0, suffered their first loss of the year. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 29 points on 11-for-22 shooting, while LeBron James added 18 points and 5 assists. Embiid missed the game.
Defending Tyrese Maxey: With Ausar Thompson out due to a right ankle sprain, the Pistons' defensive strategy focused on collapsing the paint and applying traps to the All-Star guard. Maxey initially struggled, making only two free throws and failing to score until 7:06 in the second quarter. He finally broke through, scoring 13 points on 4-for-12 shooting before the fourth quarter.
Injury update: Pistons' Isaiah Joe left the game after falling and injuring his tailbone during a one-handed dunk attempt in the first quarter. Despite being listed as questionable, Joe did not return.
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