NBA Game Preview: Detroit Pistons (56-21) vs. Philadelphia Sixers (43-34)

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Tip‑off is scheduled for 4:00 PM ET
Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
Broadcast: NBA TV / FanDuel Sports Network

This is a high‑stakes late‑season matchup: Detroit is pushing for the No. 1 seed in the East, while Philadelphia is fighting to secure playoff positioning.

Injury Report

Detroit Pistons

Marcus Sasser — GTD (hip)

Isaiah Stewart — OUT (calf)

Tobias Harris — GTD (knee)

Cade Cunningham — OUT (chest, expected return Apr 10)

Philadelphia 76ers

Johni Broome — OUT (knee, expected return Apr 9)

Team Statistical Profile

Detroit Pistons (56–21)

117.5 PPG (Top‑10 offense)

109.6 PPG allowed

48% FG, 35.3% 3PT, 76.1% FT

45.6 RPG, 27.5 APG

Turnovers: 14.2 per game

Key Detroit Players

Cade Cunningham: 24.5 PPG, 9.9 APG (OUT)

Jalen Duren: 10.7 RPG

Daniss Jenkins: 26 points, 8 assists in last game vs MIN

Philadelphia 76ers (43–34)

116.6 PPG, 116.5 PPG allowed

46% FG, 43.3 RPG, 24.9 APG

Tyrese Maxey: 28.8 PPG, 6.8 APG

Andre Drummond: 8.4 RPG

Recent Team Form

Pistons — Last 5 Games

W 113–108 vs MIN

W 127–116 vs TOR

L 114–110 @ OKC (OT)

W 109–87 @ MIN

W 129–108 vs NOP

76ers — Last 5 Games

W 115–103 vs MIN

W 153–131 @ WAS

L 119–109 @ MIA

W 118–114 @ CHA

W 157–137 vs CHI

Key Player Matchups

Tyrese Maxey vs. Detroit Backcourt

Maxey is averaging 28.8 PPG and is Philadelphia’s primary engine. With Cunningham out, Detroit must rely on Jenkins and Thompson to contain him.

Jalen Duren vs. Andre Drummond

A battle of elite rebounders:

Duren: 10.7 RPG

Drummond: 8.4 RPG

Detroit’s Depth vs. Philly’s Pace

Detroit’s ball movement (27.5 APG) and efficiency (48% FG) will be tested by a Sixers team that thrives in high‑tempo games.

Series History

Recent matchups:

Mar 12, 2026: Pistons 131, 76ers 109

Nov 14, 2025: Pistons 114, 76ers 105

Nov 9, 2025: Pistons 111, 76ers 108

Feb 7, 2025: Pistons 125, 76ers 112

Nov 30, 2024: Pistons 96, 76ers 111

Detroit leads 4–1 in the last five meetings.

Betting Trends

Detroit Pistons

5–1 in last 6 games

Strong ATS performance as road underdogs

Elite offense even without Cunningham

Philadelphia 76ers

4–1 in last 5 games

Scored 153 and 157 in two recent wins

Maxey averaging nearly 30 PPG

Game Odds

Detroit Pistons                 – 1.5

Philadelphia Sixers         227.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 3, 2026