Assists from LeBron to Adem Bona as Sixers beat Pistons

The Eastern Conference leader Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-106 on the road. With this win, the Sixers improved their season record to 8-1.

Jaylen Brown led the Sixers in scoring with 30 points. It was his highest point total of the season. In the closing minutes, he blocked Cade Cunningham's three-point attempt that could have cut the lead to three, playing an important role in protecting the win. Joel Embiid recorded a double-double with 26 points and 15 rebounds. LeBron James added 13 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists.

Adem Bona played 15 minutes in the game and recorded 5 points, 2 rebounds and 1 steal. The national team player's two baskets were both assisted by LeBron James. In the second quarter, James found Bona under the basket with a no-look pass. Bona completed a three-point play after being fouled. James also set up another basket for Bona with a pass made with his left hand.

In the same game, 41-year-old LeBron James made NBA history. He recorded his 16,000th career field goal, becoming the first player to reach that milestone. Philadelphia extended its lead to 17 points during the game. Detroit came back in the final period and cut the deficit to six, but the Sixers held on to the win.

For Detroit, Cade Cunningham played with 26 points, 11 assists and 7 rebounds, while Duncan Robinson led the team in scoring with 27 points.