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Sixers unable to overcome Blake Griffin, Pistons

Detroit’s Blake Griffin scored 50 points on 20-for-35 shooting and made the deciding layup in the Sixers’ 133-132 overtime loss to the Pistons Tuesday night.

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The Detroit Pistons power forward scored a career-high 50 points in a 133-132 overtime victory Thursday night against Philly at Little Caesars Arena.

The Sixers (2-2) looked like they might pull this thing out when JJ Redick hit a three-pointer while being fouled with 5.6 ticks left. He converted the four-point play to put the Sixers up, 132-130.

But on the ensuing possession, Griffin drove the lane, scored over Robert Covington and was fouled with 1.