The Sixers had Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey at their disposal, but that didn't slow a Pistons team that took a 78-49 lead into the locker room at halftime and never looked back.

The Pistons jumped out to a 27-11 lead after a Beasley runner, Harris turnaround jumper and Marcus Sasser three-pointer. Even without Cunningham, Detroit played low-turnover, highly effective offense.

• With Pistons centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart in foul trouble, former Sixers backup center Paul Reed received a rotation cameo in the third quarter. Predictably, chaos ensued, as Reed and Embiid faced off in live action for the first time. It was entertaining on a night when not much else was, if nothing else.

Heading into Friday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Detroit Pistons hope they won’t have to sit a few of their key players. Malik Beasley is among a handful of players who have been downgraded ahead of Friday’s action.