Observations after Sixers fall short in tight loss to Pistons
The Sixers fought hard until the final buzzer Sunday night but narrowly missed securing a two-win weekend, falling 111-108 to the Pistons at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Tyrese Maxey’s three-point attempt to tie the game at the buzzer missed the mark.
Game and Team Records
- Sixers record: 6-4
- Pistons record: 8-2
Key Player Performances
- Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 33 points and seven assists.
- Andre Drummond contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds.
- Cade Cunningham starred for the Pistons with 26 points and 11 assists.
- Jalen Duren added 21 points and 16 rebounds for Detroit.
Injuries and Lineup Notes
On the second night of a back-to-back, several Sixers were sidelined, including Tobias Harris (right ankle sprain). On the Pistons’ side, Drummond started his first game of the season, while Trendon Watford, who turned 25 the day after his first NBA triple-double, logged seven points, three rebounds, and two assists as part of the Sixers’ starting frontcourt alongside Drummond.
The Sixers are set to host the Celtics on Tuesday night.
“Tyrese Maxey missed a game-tying three-point attempt at the final horn.”
“The Sixers used a starting frontcourt of Trendon Watford and Drummond.”
Author's summary: The Sixers battled fiercely but lost a close game to the Pistons, held back by a last-second miss, while key players showed strong individual efforts despite injury challenges.