The Pistons built a 12-point cushion with a blistering opening quarter and Cade Cunningham leading the charge.
Detroit stormed out with 34 points in the first quarter, then matched Philadelphia 22-22 in the second to take a 56-44 lead into the break. Cade Cunningham paced the Pistons with 15 points and seven rebounds, while John Collins added 12 points and eight boards. Jaylen Brown led Philadelphia with 10 points, but the 76ers managed just 22 points in each quarter. After the break, watch whether Philadelphia can lift its scoring pace and whether Detroit can keep its first-quarter momentum from fading.
Key Performers
Cade Cunningham (Detroit): 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists John Collins (Detroit): 12 points, 8 rebounds Jaylen Brown (Philadelphia): 10 points, 2 rebounds