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Clash at Wells Fargo Center: Philadelphia 76ers to Host Detroit Pistons

As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to welcome the Detroit Pistons at the Wells Fargo Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The 76ers, coming off a dominant performance against the same team just two days prior on December 14th, are poised to repeat their success.


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In their last encounter, the Philadelphia squad showcased a high-octane offense that racked up an impressive 129 points against Detroit's defense. With a field goal percentage of approximately 52 percent and an even more remarkable three-point shooting rate of around 37 percent, it's clear that Philly's shooters have found their rhythm. The team also demonstrated its prowess in ball movement and playmaking with a total of 28 assists.


The bench depth was another key factor for the Sixers as they contributed a significant 43 points to the victory. This kind of support will be crucial once again as they aim for back-to-back wins over their opponents from Motor City.


On defense, Philadelphia managed to hold Detroit to just over half of their shots from inside the paint and limited them significantly beyond the arc. The defensive effort was complemented by six steals and four blocks, indicating active hands and good rim protection – aspects they'll look to replicate in front of their home crowd.


The Pistons will undoubtedly come into this game looking for redemption after suffering such a heavy defeat. Despite being outplayed last time around, they did manage some positives including fast break points where they scored approximately 18 compared to Philly’s 12. However, with only two wins under their belt this season compared to Philly’s impressive record thus far, it would take quite an upset for them not only improve on these numbers but also secure a win.


Philadelphia fans should feel confident yet cautious; while statistics favor their team heavily – especially considering how recent these stats are – every game is new battle that must be approached with full focus and intensity.


Looking ahead at what is sure set up as another thrilling contest between these Eastern Conference teams; supporters can catch all action live on NBCS-PH or BSDET depending on location when tip-off occurs at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on December 16th at local evening hours (time zone conversion required).

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