Brown and Embiid lead Sixers past Pistons in clash of East's top teams

Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid scored a combined 56 points as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons, 112-106, on Wednesday in a meeting of the NBA Eastern Conference's top two teams, according to Edge Davao.

Brown finished with a team-high 30 points and Embiid added 26. The road win lifted the Sixers to 8-1 and kept them atop the conference standings. Detroit dropped to 6-2.

Philadelphia's starting five all scored in double figures. Tyrese Maxey had 19 points, including three three-pointers, while LeBron James posted 13 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.

The Sixers took control late in the first quarter and stayed in front for the rest of the game. Their lead reached as many as 18 points before Detroit made a late push to close the gap.

Duncan Robinson led the Pistons with 27 points, and Cade Cunningham scored 26.

Brown, who moved to Philadelphia from the Boston Celtics in the offseason, said he is still getting used to his new teammates and the team's system. "I'm still figuring it out," Brown said. He also praised James, his 41-year-old teammate, saying "LeBron has been great."