{
  "id": 16548138,
  "title": "Cade Cunningham leads short-handed Pistons past 76ers to stay unbeaten",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/cade-cunningham-leads-short-handed-pistons-past-76ers-to-stay-unbeaten",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T02:17:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cade-cunningham-leads-short-handed-021724748.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nDefending 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.\n\nInjury 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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cade Cunningham leads Pistons to 3-0 record with 26 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists",
    "John Collins records first double-double of season with 16 points, 11 rebounds",
    "76ers suffer first loss of season with Tyrese Maxey leading 29 points"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Detroit’s ability to overcome significant roster absences through aggressive defensive trapping signals a shift toward a more resilient identity that can challenge established stars even without a full lineup.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}