Detroit Pistons - Philadelphia76ers - October 23, 2018

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Blake Griffin pushes the Pistons to victory in OT with career-high 50 points

Griffin was dominant throughout the game, he was the cause Detroit stayed in it, and ultimately the one that gave them the win, as he was fouled on a driving layup with 1.8 seconds remaining. His 28-point first half is the second most in franchise history for a half, and he becomes the sixth Piston ever to score 50 points or more, the first in 12 years. Blake Griffin showed development in his game as he dropped 5 three-pointers as well, and filled the stat sheet with 14 rebounds and 6 assists. His season averages stand now at 36.3 points, 5.7 assists and 11.3 rebounds a game.

It was a close game which would be decided only in the last possessions, as the lead changed six times down the stretch. Embiid and Bullock missed their chances late to put their teams up, snd Saric ultimately missed a last second wide open three-pointer to win it.

I OT, the Pistons took over early, as they jumped to a six point lead, but found response from Reddick, who had a three point play and hit a three consecutively. To cap off his performance, JJ Reddick scored a 4-point play with 5.6 seconds left in OT, taking him to 30 points and giving the Sixers a 2 point lead for the moment. Lead that Griffin would take care of vanishing.

Embiid had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and Reggie Jackson, with 23 points; Ish Smith, with 21; and Drummond, who had 14 with 16 rebounds, were key contributors to the game.

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Blake Griffin ERUPTS for a CAREER-HIGH 50 PTS to propel the @DetroitPistons to the overtime victory at home! #DetroitBasketball #KiaTipOff18 pic.twitter.com/igYs2dRqVe

— NBA (@NBA) 24 de octubre de 2018