Still penultimate in the Eastern Conference, the Sixers were going to Detroit to try to raise one's head in the face of Pistons which nevertheless show beautiful things so far.
Without Cade Cunningham, absent at the last minute because of his hip, the mission was however delicate for the locals and Philadelphia took the opportunity to win, relying on Tyrese Maxey (28 points, 6 passes) et KJ Martin (19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks), while Paul George (11 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists) marked his return from injury.
With the help of an effective collective, where the ball circulates and where danger comes from everywhere, the Sixers get off to a great start. The starters and replacements are inspired, the address is there and the painting is well controlled (37-20). KO standing and above all lacking inspiration without their master to play, the Pistons finally launch with the aggressiveness of the pair Jaden Ivey – Malik Beasley, even if Paul George and the surprising Ricky Council IV unite to push back as much as possible opposing attacks until half-time (57-52).
The return from the locker room is then synonymous with the takeover of Tyrese Maxey, who accumulates baskets and points from any part of the field. In the wake of its All-Star, Philadelphia regains control of operations, particularly near the circle because KJ Martin is also sharp to replace Andre Drummond, injured in the ankle, and the gap reaches twenty (89-69). A delay that Detroit will not succeed in making up for, since the Sixers have found their rhythm and are not trembling collectively to lock in the match (111-96).
WHAT TO REMEMBER
– Paul George returns. Stopped for ten days because of a new knee injury, “PG” returned to business in Michigan and he was content to play simply, despite poor shooting probably due to his lack of rhythm. Involved in creation and defense, the All-Star winger therefore blackened the stats sheet while playing facilitator, so as to allow Tyrese Maxey, KJ Martin, Ricky Council IV and other Kelly Oubre Jr. to put their points with more or less efficiency. This bodes well for the future, hoping that his body leaves him alone for good.
– Philadelphia finally ready to start its season ? Authors of two great starts to the half, which incidentally helped them not to be behind all night, the Sixers undoubtedly signed their most successful match since the restart. Granted, this happened against the back-to-back Pistons without Cade Cunningham, while the non-games of Tobias Harris and Tim Hardaway Jr. didn't help either, but it had some significance. what to motivate a group lacking confidence. The upcoming schedule is more lenient and, with the returns of Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and possibly Joel Embiid, a series of victories cannot be ruled out…
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
