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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 114–105 on November 14 at Little Caesars Arena, with J. Green leading Detroit's balanced attack with 21 points and D. Jenkins adding 19. The Pistons' second quarter proved decisive, outscoring Philadelphia 35–27 to build separation they would not relinquish. Detroit shot 44.6 percent from the field and made 17 three-pointers while holding the 76ers to 43.3 percent overall and 14 threes; the Pistons also dominated the glass with 46 rebounds and distributed 32 assists against just 13 turnovers. Philadelphia's T. Maxey led all scorers with 31 points and V. Edgecombe contributed 18, but the 76ers managed only 19 assists and committed 15 turnovers, limiting their offensive rhythm. Detroit's defensive rating of 106.5 compared favorably to Philadelphia's 114.1, and the hosts' fourth-quarter execution—outscoring the visitors 26–15—sealed the result. The loss drops Philadelphia further in the Eastern Conference standings as Detroit solidifies its position in the playoff picture.
