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Cade’s 23 Keeps Detroit Ahead After Philly’s Third-Quarter Push
October 26, 2026 · 1:37 AM
Detroit takes a nine-point lead into the fourth, but Philadelphia’s 25-point third quarter keeps the unbeaten 76ers within reach.
Detroit leads Philadelphia 78-69 after three, building its advantage with a 34-point opening quarter. The 76ers answered with 25 in the third against Detroit’s 22, cutting a 12-point halftime deficit to nine. Cade Cunningham has 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting, plus seven rebounds and three assists. John Collins has added 14 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks, while Duncan Robinson’s 12 points and plus-22 mark have helped Detroit hold the lead. Philadelphia entered 3-0 and ranked fifth in the Power Index; Detroit came in 2-0, ranked eighth.
Key Performers
Cade Cunningham (DET): 23 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists John Collins (DET): 14 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks Duncan Robinson (DET): 12 points, plus-22