In all fairness to Detroit, the Basketball Gods [NBA schedule] wasn’t exactly on its side tonight: the Pistons faced its fourth game in just six nights, while the Sixers felt crisp following a couple-days rest. But still: no Joel Embiid, no Sergio, no Nerlens (for the second half), Philly on the road — this was an incredibly winnable game for the Pistons.
But exhaustion wouldn’t relent for Detroit, as the Pistons — currently tied for most games played to this point at 25 — looked like an Ages 10-12 Basketball Camp squad for the most of the night.