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Pistons Celebrate First Season Victory Over 76ers, Harris Shines in Return to Philadelphia

In a display of resilience and strength, the Detroit Pistons broke their season’s winless streak, triumphing over the Philadelphia 76ers with a 105-95 victory on Wednesday night. Tobias Harris, returning to Philadelphia for the first time since joining Detroit, put on a memorable performance with 18 points and 14 rebounds.

Harris Returns to Philadelphia, Pistons Break Losing Streak

Last season saw the Pistons struggle with a 14-68 record, but the addition of Harris in the offseason, who spent six successful seasons with the 76ers, appears to be already making an impact. The Pistons saw standout performances from Jaden Ivey, who netted 23 points, followed by Cade Cunningham and Tim Hardaway Jr. contributing 22 and 16 points respectively.

76ers Struggle Without Embiid and George

The 76ers, now 1-3, felt the absence of All-Star Joel Embiid and Paul George due to knee injuries, trailing by as much as 21 points in the second half. Despite Tyrese Maxey stepping up with 32 points from 12-of-25 shooting, and contributions from Kelly Oubre Jr. and Jared McCain, the 76ers couldn’t overcome the Pistons’ momentum.

Pistons Seize Control, End Losing Run Against 76ers

The key moment emerged when the Pistons stemmed a 9-0 run by Philadelphia early in the fourth, responding with a decisive 15-5 run over the next four minutes. This victory marked the Pistons’ first over the 76ers since March 31, 2022, snapping an eight-game losing streak. Their most recent victory at Wells Fargo Center dates back to a 136-106 win on March 4, 2017.

Looking Ahead: Upcoming Games for Pistons and 76ers

Following this morale-boosting victory, the Pistons look forward to hosting the New York Knicks on Friday night. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers aim to bounce back when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.