Joel Embiid powers 76ers past Pistons for 7th straight win

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Joel Embiid had 33 points and 16 rebounds and the streaking Philadelphia 76ers won their opener in the NBA's in-season tournament by powering past the slumping Detroit Pistons 114-106 on Friday night.

Embiid shot 8-for-21 from the field and 16-for-19 from the foul line. Tyrese Maxey racked up 29 points, 10 assists, six rebounds and four steals for Philadelphia, which has won