PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers returned home to host the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday looking to sweep both the home-and-home series and the season series between the two teams. The Pistons were missing a number of key pieces and it showed.
Philadelphia led by as many as 41 as they took care of business and destroyed the undermanned Pistons at home, 147-116.
Joel Embiid returned from a three-game absence. He had 36 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Sixers as he looked his aggressive best.
James Harden had another triple-double with 16 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds, Tobias Harris had 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting and six rebounds, and Tyrese Maxey had 16 points as well. PJ Tucker also chipped in with six and eight rebounds as the Sixers played with their regular starting lineup for the first time since Oct. 29. Shake Milton had 11 points and five assists, Jaden Springer had 10, and Montrezl Harrell had eight off the bench.
Here are the player grades following the win: