Observations after Sixers come just short of 2-win weekend, lose tight game to Pistons

Observations after Sixers come just short of 2-win weekend

The Sixers fought hard until the final buzzer on Sunday night but fell short of securing two wins this weekend. They lost a closely contested game to the Pistons, 111-108, at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Tyrese Maxey missed a three-point attempt that could have tied the game at the buzzer.

The Sixers’ record is now 6-4, while Detroit improved to 8-2. Maxey led Philadelphia with 33 points and seven assists. Pistons’ Andre Drummond contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds. Detroit’s Cade Cunningham scored 26 points and delivered 11 assists, alongside Jalen Duren’s strong performance with 21 points and 16 rebounds.

Player availability and lineup details

Several players missed the game on the Sixers’ second night of a back-to-back, including Tobias Harris (right ankle sprain). On the Pistons side, Drummond was active, starting his first game of the season, while the Sixers fielded a starting frontcourt of Trendon Watford and Drummond.

Watford, who turned 25 the day after his first NBA triple-double, scored seven points, grabbed three rebounds, and dished out two assists in the game.

Upcoming game

The Sixers will host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.

"The Sixers scrapped until the final buzzer Sunday night but couldn’t complete a two-win weekend."

"Tyrese Maxey missed a game-tying three-point attempt at the final horn."

"Maxey led the Sixers with 33 points and seven assists."

Despite a strong effort from Maxey and key players, the Sixers narrowly missed out on a sweep, facing tough competition from the Pistons.

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NBC Sports Philadelphia — 2025-11-10