Snapshot:
The 76ers (3-2) defeated the Detroit Pistons (0-4), 110-102, on Thursday night for their first home win of the season.
The Sixers shot 38-for-76 (.500) from the floor, 12-for-27 (.444) from 3-point range and 22-for-24 (.917) from the free-throw line. Detroit finished 35-for-86 (.407) from the floor, 13-for-39 (.333) from long range and 19-for-27 (.704) from the line.
Joel Embiid secured his first double-double of the season prior to halftime. He totaled 19 points and 12 rebounds in the first half alone, helping the home team to a 52-46 halftime lead.
The Sixers pulled down a season-high-tying 47 rebounds for the third time in the first five games.
Key Contributors:
Joel Embiid
- Embiid finished with 30 points (8-19 fg, 1-4 3fg, 13-15 ft), 18 rebounds and three assists in 31 minutes.
Tobias Harris
- Harris tallied 17 points (7-13 fg, 1-4 3fg, 2-2 ft), six rebounds and two blocked shots in 36 minutes of action.
Tyrese Maxey
- On an efficient 6-for-8 shooting night, including a perfect 2-for-2 from beyond the arc, Maxey finished with 16 points, six rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 31 minutes as a starter.
Shake Milton
- Milton returned from injury to make his season debut. The fourth-year pro added 13 points (5-10 fg, 2-3 3fg, 1-1 ft) and five assists off the bench.
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The 76ers host the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.
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