The Sixers led by as much as 12 in the second half, only to see another double-digit lead disappear in their second loss in five days to the shorthanded Pistons. Tyrese Maxey’s 31 points led all scorers, with backcourt mate VJ Edgecombe contributing 18 in their second consecutive NBA Cup game loss. Detroit received a balanced effort with six players scoring in double figures led by Jevonte Green’s 21, as the Pistons push their winning streak to nine.