76ers hand Pistons their 21st consecutive loss

Embiid secured 11 rebounds and is currently averaging 40.8 points and 12.3 rebounds over his last four games. Sixers coach Nick Nurse praised his versatile scoring, contributing to defensive challenges for opponents.

The Detroit Pistons matched their franchise's longest losing streak, now at six consecutive losses, equaling the record from the late 1979-80 to early 1980-81 season.

Coach Monty Williams expressed a desire for an assertive and determined team, emphasizing frustration not only with losing but also with missed opportunities and defensive lapses.

The Pistons, now 2-22, face the 76ers again on Friday. Bojan Bogdanovic led Detroit with 33 points, while Cade Cunningham contributed 21.

Tobias Harris and Kelly Oubre Jr. combined for 38 points for the 76ers, who dominated the boards with a 52-35 rebounding advantage.

Despite a halftime lead of 70-56, the 76ers extended their advantage to 30 points in the fourth quarter. Detroit, missing all seven 3-point attempts in the third quarter, struggled with rebounding and had Isaiah Stewart ejected for a flagrant-2 foul.

The game concluded with a 104-80 score at the end of the third period, even with Embiid on the bench.