Jaylen Brown scored 30 points (13 in the second quarter, on two 3-pointers, a layup, a jumper and three free throws), and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 112-106 for their fifth straight win.
The 76ers took control with a 22-6 run bridging the first and second quarters and led by as many as 18.
During clutch time, the 76ers outscored the Pistons 6-1. Tyrese Maxey (No. 5 in clutch points, 2025-26) scored four of the 76ers’ 6 at the line, 4 of 4.
Joel Embiid had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and LeBron James added 13 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
For the Pistons, Duncan Robinson scored 27 points (21 on seven 3-pointers) on 8-of-12 shooting. Cade Cunningham had 26 points and 11 assists but missed eight of his nine 3-point tries. John Collins scored 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting.
The 76ers grabbed nine offensive rebounds to the Pistons’ four. They took 22 of their 86 shots in the paint away from the rim (26%), the highest share of their season. They had averaged 14%. Paul Reed fouled out.