Observations after Sixers come just short of 2-win weekend, lose tight game to Pistons

Sixers Fall Short in Close Loss to Pistons

The Sixers fought hard until the final buzzer on Sunday but missed out on completing a two-win weekend, losing 111-108 to the Pistons at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Tyrese Maxey’s potential game-tying three-point shot fell short at the final horn.

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On the second night of a back-to-back, Tobias Harris was sidelined with a right ankle sprain. The Sixers started with a frontcourt of Trendon Watford and Andre Drummond. The day after achieving his first NBA triple-double, Watford celebrated his 25th birthday and posted 7 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. Drummond marked his first start of the season.

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The Sixers will host the Celtics on Tuesday night.

“Tyrese Maxey missed a game-tying three-point attempt at the final horn.”
“The day after his first NBA triple-double, Trendon Watford turned 25 years old.”

Summary: The Sixers showed resilience battling Detroit but fell short in a close game, with Maxey's late attempt narrowly missing and key players like Harris sidelined due to injury.

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