Former Sixers forward Tobias Harris helps Pistons beat Knicks in Game 5

Former Sixers forward Tobias Harris helps Pistons beat Knicks in Game 5

With the Philadelphia 76ers missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017, now is the time to check in on former Sixers who are making their mark on the postseason landscape in the NBA.

Former Sixers forward Tobias Harris has been a big part of the turnaround with the Detroit Pistons and he produced again in Game 5 on Tuesday. With the Pistons facing elimination, Harris had 17 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks as Detroit escaped with a 106-103 win over the New York Knicks on the road. The Pistons will live for another day.

While Harris had a big game for the Pistons, it was Cade Cunningham who led Detroit with 24 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists and Ausar Thompson had 22 points and seven rebounds. Another former Sixer, Paul Reed, had four steals off the bench.

This series shifts back to Little Caesars Arena for Game 6 on Thursday where Harris will look to help the Pistons force Game 7 back in New York.

This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Former 76ers forward Tobias Harris helps Pistons beat Knicks in Game 5