Drummond has 25 points and 18 rebounds as Pistons beat 76ers 110-97
Andre Drummond had 25 points (18 in the paint) and 18 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-97.
Reggie Jackson’s 3-pointer put the Pistons ahead for good with 6:20 left in the fourth quarter.
The 76ers got within 91-90 on Nerlens Noel’s alley oop layup with 6:06 to play, but Jackson answered with 2 free throws, and the 76ers got no closer.
During clutch time, the Pistons outscored the 76ers 6-0.
Jackson scored 27 points.
For the 76ers, Jerami Grant had a season-high 21 points (14 in the paint), 8 rebounds and 3 steals, and Noel added 20 points on 9 for 11 shooting.
The 76ers gave up 21 offensive rebounds, about 9 more than usual for the shots the Pistons missed. The Pistons outscored the 76ers 16-4 on the fast break.