Pistons Defeat 76ers for Second Straight Victory

Detroit extends lead in Eastern Conference with dominant performance

Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:39am

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The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night, marking their second straight victory after a four-game losing streak. Duncan Robinson led the Pistons with 19 points, while Javonte Green added 17 and Jalen Duren recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Despite being double-teamed for much of the game, Cade Cunningham contributed 8 points, 13 assists, and 5 rebounds.

Why it matters

The Pistons' victory extends their lead in the Eastern Conference standings and demonstrates their ability to bounce back from a recent slump. The loss is another setback for the 76ers, who have struggled to find consistency in recent weeks.

The details

The Pistons jumped out to a 17-point lead in the second quarter, but the 76ers were able to get back into the game by aggressively trapping Cunningham. As a result, Cunningham only had 8 points in the first half, but he still managed to dish out 9 assists, though he also had 4 turnovers. Marjon Beauchamp led the 76ers with 17 points, while Cam Payne added 15.

  • The game took place on Thursday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Duncan Robinson

A forward for the Detroit Pistons who scored a team-high 19 points in the victory.

Javonte Green

A forward for the Detroit Pistons who scored 17 points in the win.

Jalen Duren

A center for the Detroit Pistons who recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham

The star point guard for the Detroit Pistons who was limited to 8 points but contributed 13 assists and 5 rebounds.

Marjon Beauchamp

A forward for the Philadelphia 76ers who led the team with 17 points.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game highlights the Pistons' ability to bounce back from a recent slump and maintain their lead in the Eastern Conference standings, while the 76ers continue to struggle to find consistency in their play.