Joel Embiid and James Harden make light work of the Detroit Pistons, Sixers win 147-116

Joel Embiid returned last night for the Philadelphia 76ers as they made light work of the lowly Detroit Pistons at The Well, winning 147-116. 

Embiid, rocking braids, dropped 36 points and 11 rebounds on the Pistons’ heads in just 23 minutes of action. 

James Harden to Joel Embiid – Hail Mary

James Harden added his second-straight triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 15 assists. 

Six players scored in double digits for the 76ers on the night, including a rare performance from Jaden Springer, who scored 10 points on 4-of-4 shooting in just nine minutes of action. 

Jaden Springer put back slam

Six Players Score in Double Digits vs Pistons

• Joel Embiid: 36 PTS, 11 REB, 1 AST, 2 BLK
• James Harden: 16 PTS, 12 REB, 15 AST, 2 STL
• Tyrese Maxey: 16 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL 
• Tobias Harris: 14 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST 
• Shake Milton: 11 PTS, 7 AST, 2 BLK
• Jaden Springer: 10 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL

Up Next for the Sixers

With last night’s win, the Sixers jumped into the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference. They are 7-3 over their last ten games and just 3.5 games behind the East-leading Boston Celtics.  

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Embiid and company are back in action tomorrow night at The Well against the Oklahoma City Thunder. From there, they’ll head out West for a five-game road trip, starting Saturday in Utah. 

Game Highlights: Pistons at Sixers – 1.10.23

Originally tweeted by the Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) on January 11, 2023.