The Philadelphia 76ers have extended the Detroit Pistons’ losing streak to 21 games with a 122-112 victory on Tuesday night. The 76ers were led by star center Joel Embiid, who had a game-high 41 points and 13 rebounds. Embiid was dominant throughout the game, shooting 15-for-24 from the field and 11-for-11 from the free throw line. He also had four assists and two blocks in the win.
The Pistons had no answer for Embiid, who scored at will in the paint and from the perimeter. He was able to get to the rim with ease, and when he was double-teamed, he was able to find open shooters on the perimeter. The 76ers shot a blistering 54.5 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from three-point range in the win.
The Pistons were led by guard Derrick Rose, who had 28 points and seven assists in the loss. Rose was able to get into the paint and create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates, but he was unable to slow down Embiid. The Pistons also got good contributions from forward Blake Griffin, who had 20 points and eight rebounds, and center Andre Drummond, who had 14 points and 15 rebounds.
The 76ers have now won three straight games and are currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. With Embiid leading the way, they have a legitimate chance of making a deep run in the playoffs this season. The Pistons, meanwhile, have now lost 21 straight games and are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2015.
It was a dominant performance by Embiid and the 76ers, who were able to extend the Pistons’ losing streak to 21 games. The 76ers will look to keep their winning streak alive when they take on the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
