PREVIEW: The Philadelphia 76ers (7-4) face the Detroit Pistons (10-2) on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena , in what shapes up as a compelling Eastern Conference matchup between two teams trending in opposite directions. Tyrese Maxey has been the biggest difference maker for Philadelphia, averaging 32.1 points and 8.3 assists per game , though the squad remains without key contributors. Detroit boasts elite rim defense (ranked 1st) and generates turnovers at an exceptional rate (ranked 2nd), creating a physical brand of basketball that should trouble a Sixers offense that ranks poorly in rim attacking efficiency (ranked 25th). The Pistons are riding an eight-game winning streak, which includes a previous victory over Philadelphia where Cade Cunningham posted 26 points and 11 assists alongside Jalen Duren's 21-point, 16-rebound performance in a 111-108 triumph. Detroit has also been excellent on its home court with a 5-1 record at Little Caesars Arena , giving the defending hosts a clear advantage in this contest. The Sixers' offensive spacing remains neutral (ranked 23rd) while Philadelphia's defense struggles particularly against rim attacks (ranked 30th), a concerning trend against a Pistons team that ranks first in attacking the rim frequency. While Detroit's scoring output (118.5 points) only exceeds what Philadelphia allows (116.8) by a thin margin of 1.7 points per game , the Pistons' efficiency and depth should prove decisive. The Pistons enter as 5.5-point favorites with the total set at 232.5 points , reflecting their status as the league's hottest team heading into this divisional showdown.