Pistons Defeat 76ers for Second Straight Victory

Detroit wins big after ending a four-game losing streak

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:19am

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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 skid. 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' back-to-back wins over the Nets and 76ers, two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, demonstrate their ability to bounce back from a rough patch and solidify their position atop the standings. The team's balanced scoring and Cunningham's playmaking skills were key factors in the victories.

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. This limited Cunningham's scoring, but he still managed to dish out 9 assists in the first half, though he also had 4 turnovers. Marjon Beauchamp led the 76ers with 17 points, while Cam Payne added 15, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Pistons' dominant performance.

  • The game took place on Thursday, March 12, 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 game.

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)

The takeaway

The Pistons' dominant performance against the 76ers, one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, demonstrates their ability to bounce back from a rough patch and solidify their position atop the standings. The team's balanced scoring and Cunningham's playmaking skills were key factors in the victory.