The Philadelphia 76ers had little trouble dispatching the depleted Detroit Pistons in consecutive games.
The task will be a bit more daunting when the Sixers host the improved Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday.
Joel Embiid led the way with 36 points, 11 rebounds and two blocked shots in a 147-116 rout of the Pistons on Tuesday. James Harden added his 72nd career triple-double with 16 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds.
Embiid had missed the three previous games with left foot soreness, so his stellar play had to be encouraging.
Even if it came against a rebuilding team which had a litany of injuries.
Six players reached double figures including deep reserve Jaden Springer, who had a career-high 10 points.
The Thunder will look to rebound after a tough 112-111 loss on the road to the Miami Heat on Tuesday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 26 points and Josh Giddey had 18 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists to lead five players in double figures in scoring.
Giddey now has six triple-doubles in his young career.
In a bizarre game, the Heat converted an NBA record 40-of-40 shots from the free throw line.
While the Heat took advantage of the free throws, it continued a troubling trend for the young Thunder.
They have been committing too many fouls, especially costly ones in the fourth quarter.
The Thunder have used 20 different starting lineups in 41 games this season.
