76ers Beat Pistons 112-106: Final Score, Starters and ESPN Recap — Nov. 4, 2026

Information verified: November 4, 2026, at 10:29 p.m. in Detroit, Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-05:00); November 5, 2026, at 03:29 UTC.

Final: Philadelphia 76ers 112, Detroit Pistons 106. Philadelphia won the Wednesday, November 4, 2026, meeting at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, reversing the result of the teams' October matchup. Both clubs' official NBA game pages now identify the contest as Final, replacing the earlier scheduled status. Jaylen Brown led the 76ers with 30 points, while Joel Embiid contributed 26 points and 15 rebounds.

The game began on the schedule at 7:00 p.m. Detroit EST (UTC-05:00), Wednesday, November 4, equivalent to 00:00 UTC, Thursday, November 5, and was assigned to ESPN's national U.S. broadcast. The final result, box score and starting lineups are now available on the teams' official NBA pages. Philadelphia improves to 8-1 and Detroit falls to 6-2 based on their verified pregame records and this result.

Destaques

• Confirmed final: Philadelphia defeated Detroit 112-106 on November 4, 2026.
• Leading 76ers: Jaylen Brown scored 30; Joel Embiid added 26 points and 15 rebounds; Tyrese Maxey had 19 points and seven assists.
• Leading Pistons: Duncan Robinson scored 27, including seven three-pointers; Cade Cunningham had 26 points and 11 assists.
• Original broadcast and tipoff: ESPN carried the game nationally in the United States; the listed start was 7:00 p.m. Detroit EST (UTC-05:00), or 00:00 UTC on November 5.

What was the final score of 76ers vs. Pistons on November 4?

The 76ers' official final game and box-score page lists Philadelphia 112, Detroit 106. The Pistons' official game page independently reports the same result. The game's NBA identifier is 0022600173; the date of play in Detroit was November 4, even though the scheduled start corresponds to November 5 in UTC.

Detroit was on Eastern Standard Time rather than Eastern Daylight Time: U.S. daylight saving time ended on November 1, 2026. The NBA's main game center may display schedule-oriented information in some views, but the dedicated official team game pages now clearly confirm the final score.

How did Philadelphia beat Detroit, and who led the box score?

Philadelphia received 56 combined points from Brown and Embiid. Brown scored a game-high 30 points, shooting 11-for-19 from the field, including three three-pointers. Embiid posted 26 points and 15 rebounds, converting all 10 of his free throws. Maxey finished with 19 points and seven assists; LeBron James added 13 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. VJ Edgecombe contributed 11 points and six rebounds.

Detroit remained competitive behind Robinson and Cunningham. Robinson led the Pistons with 27 points and made seven of his 11 three-point attempts. Cunningham finished with 26 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds. Ausar Thompson pulled down a game-high 17 rebounds, while John Collins scored 16 points.

Philadelphia recorded 52 rebounds to Detroit's 49 and made 25 free throws on 28 attempts, compared with 18 on 23 for Detroit. The 76ers shot 45.3% from the floor; the Pistons shot 45.8%. Those box-score figures show that the winning margin cannot be explained by field-goal percentage alone: Philadelphia's seven-point advantage in made free throws was an important numerical difference. That is a statistical observation, not a verified claim about the decisive play or a coach's explanation.

Who started for the Pistons and 76ers?

The completed official NBA team box score identifies the five starters for each club. This replaces the speculative lineups in the earlier pregame version of this article.

The NBA's final inactive-player list includes Jalen Duren and Isaiah Joe for Detroit, along with Dominick Barlow and Ariel Hukporti for Philadelphia. Philadelphia's November 4 pregame injury report had already identified those four players as out. Its injury descriptions included Duren's right hamstring strain and Joe's right hip contusion for Detroit, and Barlow's lower-back stress reaction and Hukporti's right Achilles injury for Philadelphia. The postgame inactive list contains additional names; it should not be confused with a complete medical diagnosis for everyone who did not play.

Was 76ers vs. Pistons on ESPN, and can fans watch a replay?

Yes. ESPN's official November 3 programming announcement placed Philadelphia at Detroit in the November 4 doubleheader's opening national U.S. slot. It assigned Dave Pasch to play-by-play, Doris Burke as analyst and Jorge Sedano as reporter. ESPN also said its game coverage was available through the ESPN App; access depends on the viewer's subscription and territory.

Philadelphia's official pregame guide also listed NBC Sports Philadelphia and radio coverage via 97.5 The Fanatic and the 76ers Mobile App. Detroit's NBA game center listed 97.1 FM The Ticket for radio. These were the scheduled coverage outlets for the completed game, not a promise of a live telecast after the final buzzer. The official team game pages now provide a Watch Replay entry; viewing access and replay availability may depend on account, package and region.

What does the 112-106 result mean for the Eastern Conference?

Philadelphia entered at 7-1 and Detroit at 6-1, according to the Sixers' official November 4 preview. With this outcome, the Sixers move to 8-1 and the Pistons to 6-2. Philadelphia also avenged Detroit's 106-93 win on October 25, when the Pistons had handed the 76ers their first loss of the season.

The matchup brought together two of the NBA's strongest early-season defenses. Philadelphia's pregame report listed Detroit first in defensive rating (102.0) and Philadelphia third (105.1) at that stage. Those numbers describe the teams entering November 4, not postgame or season-ending rankings. One victory strengthens Philadelphia's early record, but the result alone does not determine playoff positioning or a final Eastern Conference seed.

What games come next for Philadelphia and Detroit?

Philadelphia's official schedule lists a visit to Cleveland on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Cleveland EST (UTC-05:00), equivalent to 00:30 UTC on Saturday, November 7. The Sixers then visit Chicago on Sunday, November 8, with a scheduled 2:30 p.m. Chicago Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-06:00) start, equivalent to 3:30 p.m. Philadelphia EST (UTC-05:00) or 20:30 UTC that day. Detroit's next scheduled game is against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, November 8; check the Pistons' official schedule for any subsequent adjustments.

The immediate takeaway is confirmed rather than projected: Philadelphia left Detroit with a 112-106 win and the 8-1 record that follows from it. For later injury updates, replay rights and box-score corrections, consult the official NBA club pages rather than earlier pregame projections.

FAQ

Who won the Pistons vs. 76ers game on November 4, 2026?

The Philadelphia 76ers won 112-106 over the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Both teams' official NBA game pages mark the result as final.

What time was Philadelphia vs. Detroit scheduled to start?

The game was scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, at 7:00 p.m. Detroit EST (UTC-05:00), equivalent to 00:00 UTC on Thursday, November 5.

Was the game broadcast on ESPN, and are starters confirmed?

Yes. ESPN listed the game on its national U.S. schedule. The completed official NBA box score confirms both teams' five starters, and the club game pages provide a replay entry subject to viewing eligibility.