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Pistons Secure No. 1 Seed with 116-93 Win Over 76ers

The Detroit Pistons clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 116‑93 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, securing home‑court advantage for the playoffs.

Detroit cruised to a 116‑93 victory over the 76ers, earning the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 57‑21 record. Seven Pistons scored in double figures, with Tobias Harris leading the way with 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals, while Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey had 23 points. The win also put the Pistons 4.5 games ahead of the Celtics and marked their first No. 1 seed since the 2006‑07 season.

All‑Star guard Cade Cunningham remains sidelined after a collapsed lung, having missed 10 straight games. Detroit is hopeful he will return before the playoffs, which begin April 18, but no timeline has been set. With the regular season largely finished, the Pistons can now focus on the postseason and hope Cunningham will be available for the first‑round matchup.