The Sixers’ first night back on the road following a six-game homestand wasn’t one they’ll want to relive. They fell to a 125-112 loss Friday against the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. The Sixers dipped to 20-31 and Detroit improved to .

The Sixers had Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey at their disposal, but that didn't slow a Pistons team that took a 78-49 lead into the locker room at halftime and never looked back.

It did not matter that the Sixers had all three of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George available, or that Quentin Grimes suited up in a Sixers uniform for the first tine. It did not matter that the Pistons were playing without All-Star offensive engine Cade Cunningham.