Observations after Sixers come just short of 2-win weekend, lose tight game to Pistons
The Sixers fought hard until the final buzzer on Sunday but fell short of securing two wins in the weekend. They lost a close game 111-108 against the Pistons at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Tyrese Maxey missed a three-point attempt at the final horn that could have tied the game.
The Sixers’ record is now 6-4, while Detroit improved to 8-2. Maxey led Philadelphia with 33 points and seven assists. Andre Drummond contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Pistons. Detroit’s Cade Cunningham scored 26 points and dished out 11 assists, while Jalen Duren added 21 points and 16 rebounds.
Injuries and Lineup Notes
- Tobias Harris was sidelined with a right ankle sprain on the second night of the Sixers’ back-to-back games.
- Some Pistons players were also out.
Starting Frontcourt and Player Highlights
The Sixers started Trendon Watford and Andre Drummond in the frontcourt. Watford, who celebrated his 25th birthday the day after his first NBA triple-double, recorded seven points, three rebounds, and two assists. Drummond made his first start of the season.
Upcoming Game
The Sixers will host the Boston 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."
Summary: The Sixers battled fiercely but fell short against the Pistons, with Maxey's missed buzzer-beater sealing their 111-108 defeat in a competitive game.