The Philadelphia 76ers own the NBA's best record after navigating a brutal early schedule. But Nick Nurse isn't getting carried away, even as LeBron James and the Sixers show why this season could be different.

Jaylen Brown had a moment he'd like to forget despite turning in his best scoring performance yet with the 76ers.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following a big road win over the Detroit Pistons.

Jaylen Brown's 30-point night helped the 8-1 Sixers top the Pistons.

They play a brand of unselfish, team-first basketball you rarely see from a team loaded with stars.

Jaylen Brown led the way with 30 points as the Sixers get a road win on Wednesday night vs PistonsSixers avenge lone loss of season, improve to 8-1 beating Pistons on the road originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Sixers avenge lone loss of season, improve to 8-1 beating Pistons originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Jaylen Brown shot 11-19 from the field and led the way for the Sixers to avenge their only loss of the season vs PistonsJaylen Brown records Sixers high 30 points and a HUGE block to seal the game originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

LeBron James has set the tone for the 76ers, and players like Tyrese Maxey are thriving because of it.