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The Detroit Pistons edged the Philadelphia 76ers 111–108 on November 9 at Wells Fargo Center, with Cade Cunningham leading Detroit's offense with 26 points while Jalen Duren added 21 in the victory. Tyrese Maxey paced Philadelphia with 33 points, supported by Andre Drummond's 17, but the 76ers' 42.9% field-goal shooting and 19 turnovers proved costly against Detroit's sharper 47.6% clip. The Pistons' defensive intensity was evident in their 12 steals and 104.5 defensive rating, while they matched Philadelphia's three-point output at 13 made threes despite the 76ers' 44 rebounds versus Detroit's 37. Detroit's strong opening quarter—37 points—set the tone early, though Philadelphia clawed back in the third quarter with 32 combined points through two frames before faltering in the final stretches. The turnover differential and shooting efficiency gave Detroit the edge in a tight contest that underscored the Pistons' improving defensive identity. This road win strengthens Detroit's positioning in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
