Philadelphia 76ers (7-1, 3-0 on the road) visit Detroit Pistons (6-1, 2-0 at home) at Little Caesars Arena, tip-off Thursday, November 5, 8:00 AM PH time. Over the last five games 76ers have scored 109.7 and allowed 105.4 points per 100 possessions; Pistons sit at 107.6 and 96.3.
What are the projected starting lineups for 76ers vs Pistons?
Projected = the starting five from each team’s most recent game (ESPN box score), with any player ruled Out swapped for the highest-minute bench player at the same position in that game. Teams confirm starters about 30 minutes before tip-off.
Philadelphia 76ers (projected; based on Nov 3 starters)
| Pos | Player | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | LeBron James | 16.2 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 45.1 | 23.8 |
| C | Joel Embiid | 18.5 | 9.2 | 4.8 | 40.7 | 13.0 |
| G | Jaylen Brown | 20.6 | 6.9 | 4.3 | 45.7 | 41.9 |
| G | Tyrese Maxey | 29.1 | 4.1 | 5.3 | 50.3 | 33.9 |
| G | VJ Edgecombe | 12.7 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 44.3 | 34.3 |
Detroit Pistons (projected; based on Nov 3 starters)
| Pos | Player | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Duncan Robinson | 17.9 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 44.6 | 45.2 |
| F | John Collins | 8.4 | 6.6 | 0.6 | 42.4 | 35.0 |
| F | Paul Reed | 13.4 | 6.7 | 2.1 | 65.0 | 71.4 |
| G | Cade Cunningham | 23.7 | 5.4 | 7.1 | 48.3 | 37.0 |
| G | Ausar Thompson | 9.7 | 7.2 | 5.0 | 55.8 | 0.0 |
Season averages: ESPN player pages, as of Nov 4, 1:46 AM PH time.
Who is injured for 76ers vs Pistons, and how does it change the rotation?
Philadelphia 76ers
| Player | Status | Injury | PPG / MPG | Est. return | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominick Barlow | Questionable (game-time decision) | Back Fracture | 7.7 / 23.8 | 2026-11-04 | Nov 3 |
| Ariel Hukporti | Out | Right Achilles Surgery | 2.2 / 9.2 | 2027-10-01 | Oct 7 |
Impact: Confirmed absences take 2.2 points per game of season scoring off the floor for 76ers. Game-time decisions: Dominick Barlow (7.7 ppg). If they play, expect a minutes limit; if not, the rotation shortens further.
Detroit Pistons
| Player | Status | Injury | PPG / MPG | Est. return | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Joe | Questionable (game-time decision) | Right Hip Bruise | 7.3 / 14.0 | 2026-11-04 | Nov 3 |
| Jalen Duren | Out | Right Hamstring Strain | 13.0 / 19.0 | 2026-11-09 | Oct 25 |
Impact: Confirmed absences take 13.0 points per game of season scoring off the floor for Pistons. Game-time decisions: Isaiah Joe (7.3 ppg). If they play, expect a minutes limit; if not, the rotation shortens further.
Source: ESPN injury feed in the game summary, as of Nov 4, 1:46 AM PH time. “Questionable” reflects ESPN’s game-time-decision tag; the official NBA injury report is final.
How are 76ers and Pistons playing right now?
Philadelphia 76ers: 4-1 in last 5 · 108.0 scored / 103.8 allowed per game · pace 98.4 · ORtg 109.7 · DRtg 105.4
| Date | Opp | Result | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | vs DET | L 93-106 | 101.1 |
| Oct 29 | @ IND | W 114-109 | 104.0 |
| Oct 31 | vs NY | W 98-93 | 91.1 |
| Nov 1 | @ CHA | W 109-104 | 91.6 |
| Nov 3 | vs CHI | W 126-107 | 104.5 |
Detroit Pistons: 4-1 in last 5 · 106.8 scored / 95.6 allowed per game · pace 99.3 · ORtg 107.6 · DRtg 96.3
| Date | Opp | Result | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | @ PHI | W 106-93 | 101.1 |
| Oct 28 | @ NY | L 97-111 | 97.9 |
| Oct 29 | vs CHA | W 97-89 | 93.6 |
| Oct 31 | @ BKN | W 110-94 | 104.4 |
| Nov 3 | @ CHA | W 124-91 | 99.5 |
Home/away: 76ers are 3-0 on the road; Pistons are 2-0 at home (ESPN records).
Pace = possessions per 48 minutes; possessions = FGA − OREB + TOV + 0.44 × FTA, averaged for both teams, from each ESPN box score. ORtg/DRtg = points scored/allowed per 100 possessions over these five games.
How do the 76ers and Pistons compare statistically?
| Season stat | 76ers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 110.9 | 111.9 |
| Opp. points per game | 105.1 | 100.3 |
| FG% | 45 | 47 |
| 3P% | 34 | 38 |
| Rebounds | 41.6 | 44.6 |
| Assists | 26.5 | 27.1 |
| Turnovers | 12.9 | 15.6 |
| Steals | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Blocks | 5.0 | 6.6 |
ESPN team statistics, as of Nov 4, 1:46 AM PH time.
What happened when 76ers and Pistons last met?
- Oct 26, 2026: DET 106 @ PHI 93
Season series: DET leads series 1-0 (ESPN).
Which matchups decide 76ers vs Pistons?
Tyrese Maxey vs Cade Cunningham
Tyrese Maxey: 29.1 pts, 4.1 reb, 5.3 ast, 50.3 FG%, 33.9 3P% in 8 games. Cade Cunningham: 23.7 pts, 5.4 reb, 7.1 ast, 48.3 FG%, 37.0 3P% in 7 games. Tyrese Maxey carries the bigger scoring load; the matchup tilts to whichever defence forces him into lower-percentage shots.
LeBron James vs Duncan Robinson
LeBron James: 16.2 pts, 7.0 reb, 7.3 ast, 45.1 FG%, 23.8 3P% in 6 games. Duncan Robinson: 17.9 pts, 2.0 reb, 2.3 ast, 44.6 FG%, 45.2 3P% in 7 games. Duncan Robinson carries the bigger scoring load; the matchup tilts to whichever defence forces him into lower-percentage shots.
What will decide the game tactically?
- Tempo. Pistons have played faster over the last five (99.3 vs 98.4 possessions per 48). A game near the faster number favours the deeper bench; a grind favours the half-court team.
- Form gap. Net rating over the last five: 76ers +4.3, Pistons +11.3 per 100 possessions.
- Perimeter. Season 3P%: 76ers 34, Pistons 38. The team that wins the three-point volume battle usually covers the variance in a close line.
- Ball security. Turnovers per game: 76ers 12.9, Pistons 15.6; live-ball turnovers feed transition points.
- Glass. Rebounds per game: 76ers 41.6, Pistons 44.6.
- Availability. 76ers without Ariel Hukporti; Pistons without Jalen Duren. Check final status before tip-off; it moves the line more than any matchup.
What is the betting angle?
As of Nov 4, 1:46 AM PH time, Draft Kings (via ESPN’s scoreboard feed) lists DET -1.5 with a total of 217.5. Our projection lands on 207 combined points, 10.4 below the posted total. Lines move on injury news; compare the number at tip-off with the one here before acting.
Score prediction
Editorial prediction: 76ers 101 – Pistons 106 (Pistons by 5).
Method: expected pace = average of both teams’ last-five pace (98.9); each side’s points = pace × (own ORtg + opponent DRtg) ÷ 200, with 1.5 points of home-court edge split between the sides. ESPN’s matchup predictor gives 76ers 53.5% and Pistons 46.5%. Five-game samples are noisy and injuries listed above are not modelled. This is an editorial estimate, not a guarantee or betting advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons in the Philippines?
Tip-off is Thursday, November 5 at 8:00 AM Philippine time (UTC+8), per ESPN's schedule feed.
Who is injured for Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons?
As of Nov 4, 1:46 AM PH time (ESPN): Philadelphia 76ers: Dominick Barlow (Questionable), Ariel Hukporti (Out); Detroit Pistons: Isaiah Joe (Questionable), Jalen Duren (Out). Check the official NBA injury report before tip-off.
What is the Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons prediction?
Our editorial projection is 76ers 101, Pistons 106, built from each team's last-five pace and ratings. It is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where is Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons played?
At Little Caesars Arena.
About this article
Written by the GTAYA Editorial Team from the sources below, checked on November 4, 2026 1:46 AM PH time. All figures were fetched on Nov 4, 1:46 AM PH time; derived figures (pace, ratings, projection) show their formula. Injury statuses can change after publication. Charts are generated by gtaya.life from the figures above. Poster: player photos are freely licensed Wikimedia Commons images (cropped); where no licensed photo was found we show the player or team name only. Team logos are shown only to identify the teams (sources listed below); they remain the trademarks of their owners and do not imply any endorsement of, or affiliation with, gtaya.life or GTAYA.
- ESPN game summary (injuries, last five, season series, team stats, leaders)
- ESPN scoreboard odds feed (Draft Kings)
- ESPN player pages (season averages)
- Official NBA injury report
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- Philadelphia 76ers logo (ESPN team data feed)
- Detroit Pistons logo (ESPN team data feed)
- Photo of Tyrese Maxey: Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- Photo of Cade Cunningham: Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
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