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Cunningham's 12 Fuel Detroit's 12-Point First-Quarter Edge
October 26, 2026 · 12:15 AM
Detroit raced to a 34-22 first-quarter lead and carries a 36-22 advantage into the second.
The Pistons struck first, outscoring Philadelphia 34-22 in the opening quarter and extending the gap to 36-22 early in the second. Cade Cunningham led the charge with 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting, adding four rebounds in 9:17. Daniss Jenkins chipped in six points as Detroit kept the Sixers at arm's length. The unbeaten Pistons entered ranked seventh in the power index, while Philadelphia came in 3-0 and ranked fourth.
Key Performers
Cade Cunningham (Detroit): 12 points, 4 rebounds; 5-of-6 FG Daniss Jenkins (Detroit): 6 points, 2 rebounds Anfernee Simons (Philadelphia): 5 points, 1 rebound