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Blake Griffin's career-high 50 points lifts Pistons (3-0) past Sixers

DETROIT - Blake Griffin stepped to the line and sank a pair of three throws late in the fourth quarter to give the Detroit Pistons, trailing most of the night, a one-point lead over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Some in the crowd at Little Caesars Arena began chanting "MVP! MVP!" They chanted it again after Griffin made a driving layup with 1.8 seconds remaining in overtime to tie the game.

Griffin hit the free throw to give the Pistons a 133-132 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Little Caesars Arena.

Griffin continued his early season dominance with his best game yet, scoring a career-high 50 points, grabbing 14 rebounds and dishing out six assists.