Pistons vs. Sixers Game Preview
The Detroit Pistons enter tonight’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers holding the best record in the Eastern Conference. It is their latest stay atop the standings since the Flip Saunders era, and the team’s momentum has been fueled by Jalen Duren’s dominance and Cade Cunningham’s clutch performances in the final quarters.
Still, the Pistons’ schedule so far has not been overly challenging. They have defeated only one team with a winning record — the Houston Rockets — while their six other victories came against opponents below .500. Two of their losses have been to the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tonight’s clash with Philadelphia should reveal how strong this Detroit team truly is.
Game Details
- Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Watch: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit
- Odds: Pistons -4.5
Projected Starters
- Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Ron Holland, Jalen Duren
- Philadelphia 76ers: Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre, Trenton Watford, Adem Bona
“It has been the latest in the season that they have held the No. 1 seed since the Flip Saunders era.”
Summary
Detroit seeks to confirm its top-tier status in the East by proving itself against a serious contender in Philadelphia tonight.