Evan Turner double-double, Holiday's 25 points lead 76ers past Pistons 104-97

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Former Ohio State standout Evan Turner had 18 points and 11 rebounds in tonight's game.

PHILADELPHIA — Evan Turner had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Jrue Holiday scored 25 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 104-97 tonight.

Thaddeus Young scored 20 points and Spencer Hawes had 15 for the Sixers.

Greg Monroe missed a tip with less than a minute left that came back to haunt Detroit. Holiday sank a 19-footer for a 100-95 lead and the Sixers stretched the lead from the free-throw line.

Monroe and Brandon Knight had 22 points apiece. Rodney Stuckey scored 19 for Detroit, and Tayshaun Prince finished with 16.