With the Philadelphia 76ers missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017, attention has turned to former team members making an impact elsewhere in the NBA postseason. Several ex-Sixers have found new roles and are helping push their current teams forward in meaningful ways.
Tobias Harris, now with the Detroit Pistons, played a crucial role in helping his team stave off elimination in Game 5 against the New York Knicks. Harris contributed 17 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks in a tightly contested 106-103 road victory that kept the Pistons’ playoff hopes alive.
Cunningham Leads Pistons, Harris Supports as Series Returns to Detroit for Game 6
Cunningham Leads Pistons, Harris Supports as Series Returns to Detroit for Game 6
Though Harris had a strong showing, Detroit was led by Cade Cunningham’s all-around performance of 24 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Rookie Ausar Thompson also added 22 points and seven boards, while former Sixers center Paul Reed provided a defensive spark off the bench with four steals.
The series now returns to Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena for Game 6 on Thursday, where Harris and the Pistons will try to capitalize on their momentum and force a decisive Game 7 back in New York.
