US EditionPistons Clinch Top Seed in East with Convincing Win over 76ers
Detroit used a 15-4 run to close the first half and improve to 56-21, clinching the East's top playoff seed.
- On Saturday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 116-93, clinching the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference for the 2026 NBA playoffs.
- Overcoming the absence of star guard Cade Cunningham, the Pistons improved to 8-2 in games since his collapsed lung injury, marking a turnaround from their dismal 2023-24 season.
- Veteran forward Tobias Harris scored 19 points, while point guard Daniss Jenkins recorded 16 points and 14 assists as seven players finished in double figures, showcasing the team's "effective ball movement."
- Playing without Joel Embiid on the second night of a back-to-back, the 76ers shot just 34.2% in the second half; Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 23 points and Paul George added 20.
- With the conference lead secured, the Pistons now turn attention to the NBA playoffs beginning April 18, with the 60-win threshold remaining as their final regular-season milestone.
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The Detroit Pistons dominated the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center in what might be a potential first-round playoff matchup. The Pistons were in control from start to finish and made history before the end of the regular season.Still without Cade Cunningham, it was another total team effort for the Pistons in their 116-93 win. Tobias Harris led the way against his former team, finishing with a team-high 19 points on…
Tobias Harris scored 19 points, and Daniss Jenkins added 16 units and 14 assists to the Detroit Pistons cause, who beat up the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday 116-93 to secure first place in the East Conference playoffs.
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Pistons beat 76ers 116-93 and clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference
Tobias Harris scored 19 points, and Daniss Jenkins added 16 points and 14 assists as the Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-93 Saturday night to clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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