Javonte Green scored 21 points (13 in the second quarter), and the Detroit Pistons went on a 25-9 run that bridged the third and fourth quarters to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105 for their ninth straight win.
The 76ers went on a 29-8 run to lead 83-71 with 4:03 left in the third quarter. Paul Reed’s driving layup put the Pistons ahead for good with 9:00 left in the fourth quarter. Ronald Holland II scored 7 points during the run, and they led 96-92 with 8:07 left and by as many as 11.
The 76ers got within 98-97 on Justin Edwards’ driving layup with 6:49 to play, but Daniss Jenkins answered with a 28-foot 3-pointer, and the 76ers got no closer.
During clutch time, the Pistons outscored the 76ers 6-0. Caris LeVert scored all 6 of the Pistons’ points on 2 for 2 shooting.
For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey had 31 points (16 in the paint) and 4 steals.
The Pistons shot 44.6% from the field and 41.5% from 3 to the 76ers’ 43.3% and 35.9%. The Pistons outscored the 76ers 19-6 in 5 minutes with Reed, Moore, Holland, Lanier and Jenkins on the floor together.