NBA · Final Recap
Detroit’s 34-Point First Quarter Powers 106-93 Road Stunner
October 26, 2026 · 2:14 AM
The Pistons struck early, then answered Philadelphia’s push with balanced scoring to hand the 76ers their first loss.
Detroit opened with a 34-22 first quarter and held on for a 106-93 road win, building a lead Philadelphia never erased. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 26 points on 9-of-19 shooting, adding 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks and 4 turnovers. Duncan Robinson scored 21 on 6-of-12 shooting, including 5-of-9 from three, with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, no steals or blocks and 1 turnover. Daniss Jenkins added 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, no steals, 1 block and 2 turnovers, while John Collins had 16 points on 7-of-15, 11 rebounds, no assists or steals, 2 blocks and 2 turnovers. Tyrese Maxey paced Philadelphia with 29 points on 11-of-24 shooting, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 block and 1 turnover. LeBron James scored 18 on 8-of-15, with 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, no blocks and 3 turnovers; Jaylen Brown added 16 on 5-of-20, with 4 rebounds, 4 assists, no steals, 1 block and 1 turnover. The teams traded 22-point second quarters, but Detroit kept control and closed with a 27-24 edge in the fourth.
Key Performers
Cade Cunningham, Detroit: 26 PTS, 8 REB, 8 AST; 9-of-19 FG. Duncan Robinson, Detroit: 21 PTS, 5-of-9 3P; 3 REB, 3 AST. Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia: 29 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST; 11-of-24 FG.
Standings Impact
Detroit moves from 2-0 to 3-0, while Philadelphia falls from 3-0 to 3-1. The Pistons hand the 76ers their first loss of the regular season.
DYMA Insight
Detroit’s 34-point opening quarter created the cushion, and four Pistons scored at least 16. Philadelphia’s Maxey led all scorers, but Detroit’s spread-out production carried the road win.