Tobias Harris returns to Philadelphia to help the Pistons win for the first time this season, 105-95

Detroit Pistons' Tobias Harris, center, shoots the ball with Philadelphia... — Detroit Pistons' Tobias Harris, center, shoots the ball with Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Drummond, left, and Kelly Oubre Jr., right, defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Philadelphia. Credit: AP/Chris Szagola

By The Associated PressOctober 30, 2024 9:48 pm

PHILADELPHIA — Tobias Harris had 18 points and 14 rebounds in his Philadelphia return and the Detroit Pistons won for the first time in five games this season, beating the 76ers 105-95 on Wednesday night.

Harris joined Detroit — 14-68 last season — in the offseason as a free agent after six seasons with the 76ers. Jaden Ivey scored 23 points for the Pistons, Cade Cunningham added 22 and Tim Hardaway Jr. had 16.

Philadelphia (1-3) trailed by 21 in the second half in its fourth game without All-Star Joel Embiid (left knee injury maintenance) and Paul George (left knee bone bruise).

Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 32 points on 12-of-25 shooting. Kelly Oubre Jr. had 13 points, and Jared McCain added 12.

Takeaways

Pistons: After a brutal stretch to begin the season by playing five teams who made the Eastern Conference playoffs, Detroit moved the ball well and took advantage of the 76ers' battered lineup.

76ers: Philadelphia’s offense continues to struggled without Embiid and George.

Key moment

After Philadelphia used a 9-0 run to cut it to 87-77 early in the fourth, the Pistons went on a 15-5 run over the next four minutes.

Detroit Pistons' Jaden Ivey, right, goes up for the dunk... — Detroit Pistons' Jaden Ivey, right, goes up for the dunk as Philadelphia 76ers' Caleb Martin, left, looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Philadelphia. Credit: AP/Chris Szagola

Key stat

The Pistons snapped an eight-game losing streak overall against the 76ers dating to a 102-94 victory in Detroit on March 31, 2022. The last time the Pistons won at Wells Fargo Center was a 136-106 victory on March 4, 2017.