Sixers defeat Pistons 112-106 behind Brown

Jaylen Brown delivered a season-high 30 points and came up with a critical block in the final minute to help the Philadelphia 76ers secure a 112-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena.

The hard-fought win improved the Eastern Conference leading Sixers to an 8-1 record on the season. Their lone loss so far came at home against this same Detroit squad.

Joel Embiid added 26 points and 15 rebounds for Philadelphia. LeBron James contributed 13 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. James also reached a historic milestone by hitting a left-handed runner early in the second quarter, making him the first player in NBA history to connect on 16,000 career field goals.

The Sixers managed to prevail despite an off night from Tyrese Maxey, who was held to a season-low 19 points on 5-of-16 shooting. Maxey entered the matchup averaging 29 points per game, trailing only Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry across the league.

Detroit stayed competitive behind strong performances from its starting backcourt. Cade Cunningham finished with 26 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds, while Duncan Robinson poured in 27 points on efficient shooting. Ausar Thompson also added a double-double with 11 points and a career-high 17 rebounds for the Pistons.

The Pistons rallied late in the game, cutting the deficit down to six points. With 37 seconds remaining, Cunningham pulled up for a three-pointer with a chance to narrow the gap further. Brown rejected the shot to preserve the lead and secure the road win.

Late in the first half, Embiid received a technical foul following a video review of pushing and shoving with Pistons center Tolu Smith. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse praised the team execution and preparation following the final buzzer. The Sixers will travel to face Cleveland on Friday night.