What happened: Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 23 points in the first half, with three 3-pointers and a steal, as Philadelphia led at the break in Detroit.

Why it matters: Philadelphia, 7-1 and atop the East, is chasing a fifth straight win after beating Chicago 126-107 on Nov. 2. Brown, who moved to Philadelphia this offseason, has carried the early scoring load.

What to watch: Brown's second-half workload decides whether the 76ers hold the lead and extend the streak to five.