Malik Beasley delivered an impressive performance by scoring a personal best of 36 points as the Detroit Pistons surged to a 125-112 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. The Pistons established a commanding 34-point lead during the game, dominating the first half with a score of 78-49.

Tobias Harris contributed significantly to the Pistons’ success, finishing the game with 22 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Ausar Thompson also played a pivotal role, recording 14 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Jalen Duren rounded out the strong effort with a double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds, alongside seven assists, despite facing challenges with foul trouble throughout the match.

For Philadelphia, Tyrese Maxey led the scoring with 27 points and provided seven assists, although his streak of 16 consecutive games with at least 28 points came to an end. Joel Embiid, making only his second appearance since January 4, scored 20 of his 23 points after the halftime break, showing resilience in the second half.

As the 76ers trimmed the deficit to just 11 points with under five minutes remaining, Beasley stepped up, connecting on two crucial three-pointers that helped Detroit maintain their lead. Prior to this game, Beasley’s career high was 35 points, recorded against Houston on February 1, 2019.

In terms of takeaway highlights, it was notable that this was only the 11th time this season that the trio of Embiid, Maxey, and Paul George played together, with Philadelphia achieving a 7-4 record in those matchups. On the Pistons’ side, they played without All-Star guard Cade Cunningham, who was sidelined due to a sprained right ankle.

A key moment in the game occurred when Marcus Sasser made an off-balance three-pointer at the buzzer of the first quarter, extending the Pistons’ lead to 15 points. Furthermore, Detroit achieved seasonal bests, scoring 42 points in the first quarter and reaching a remarkable 78 points at halftime.

Looking ahead, both teams are scheduled to compete again on Sunday. The 76ers will face off against Milwaukee, while the Pistons will host the Charlotte Hornets.