Pistons Trounce Shorthanded 76ers Behind Robinson's Big Night

Detroit's balanced scoring attack overwhelms Philadelphia in lopsided victory.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:25am

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The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 131-109 victory over the depleted Philadelphia 76ers, led by Duncan Robinson's 19 points. Seven Pistons players scored in double figures, including Javonte Green with 17 points and Tobias Harris and Ronald Holland with 15 each. The Sixers were missing several key players due to injuries and suspensions, but still had seven players reach double digits, led by MarJon Beauchamp's 17 points.

Why it matters

This win extends the Pistons' lead atop the Eastern Conference standings and showcases their impressive depth, as they were able to handily defeat a shorthanded 76ers team. The Sixers' injury woes continue to hamper their ability to compete with the conference's elite teams.

The details

The Pistons jumped out to an early double-digit lead and never looked back, shooting 53.9% from the field and 40% from 3-point range. Detroit was missing one starter, Ausar Thompson, while the Sixers were without several key players including Joel Embiid, Paul George, Adem Bona, Johni Broome, Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Andre Drummond. The Pistons have now won the first three games of the season series against the Sixers.

  • The Pistons were up by double digits five minutes into the contest.
  • An 11-3 run to start the second quarter increased the Pistons' lead to 17 at 47-30.
  • The Pistons opened the second half with a 9-3 spurt, capped by a Robinson layup.
  • A Harris layup midway through the third quarter made it 90-69.

The players

Duncan Robinson

A Pistons player who led the team with 19 points.

Javonte Green

A Pistons player who scored 17 points.

Tobias Harris

A Pistons player who scored 15 points.

MarJon Beauchamp

A 76ers player who led the team with 17 points.

Joel Embiid

A 76ers player who missed the game due to an oblique injury.

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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 showcases the Pistons' impressive depth and balance, as they were able to overwhelm a shorthanded 76ers team with contributions from multiple players. The Sixers' injury woes continue to be a concern, as they struggle to compete with the top teams in the Eastern Conference.