Tobias Harris reacts to the Detroit Pistons’ win over the Philadelphia 76ers

Wednesday evening. emotions were high for Tobias Harris and for Detroit Pistons. Not only did they secure their first win of the season, but the veteran striker managed to get a leg up on his former team.

Before signing with the Pistons in free agency this summer, Harris spent the last half-decade as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. His contract and constantly fluctuating role made him a bit of a polarizing figure during his time there. Now, just months after signing with a tag team, Harris has found himself back in his old stomping grounds.

Harris made his presence felt in the Pistons’ 105-95 win over the Sixers. He posted his first double-double of the season, recording 18 points and 14 rebounds. This outing was by far his best showing at the start of his second stint in Detroit.

After Wednesday’s win, Harris asked what it was like for the Pistons to get their first win. He said the team’s spirits were high, but wasn’t shy about admitting that the losing streak was weighing on them.

“For the whole group, that’s obviously something, whether you say it or not, it’s been tough for us to get that first W. So let’s go out on the road, execute the game plan and be locked in all night. .” Harris said. “It was a collective effort and these are some of the best wins. These are always really good feeling wins for us as a collective group.”

Harris also touched on the welcome he received from the Philly crowd in his first game back. The Sixers played a tribute video for him, but combined it with Paul Reed as he also returned.

“The reception I thought was great. There’s obviously going to be boos, there’s obviously going to be people cheering. In any kind of reception, that’s how it is,” Harris continued. “This is a crowd that makes their own team better, that’s how it is. I thought tonight I did a good job of hanging with it all night. I didn’t let it touch me, I just hug my team and these guys.”

The early return gave Harris the opportunity to quickly put that chapter of his career behind him. Moving forward, he will continue to be a leader for the Pistons on and off the floor.