Here’s everything we know about Pistons vs Sixers tonight, including a score prediction and Paul George and Joel Embiid injury status.
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The Detroit Pistons remain sharp late in the season even without Cade Cunningham, having defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second time within the last week on Thursday, April 2.
Now they depart for a two-game road trip. They’ll face the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday, and then fly south to play the Orlando Magic on Monday.
The Pistons’ magic number is one to clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. One win or one Boston Celtics loss will give the Pistons home court in the first three rounds of the playoffs.
The Pistons are 3-0 against the 76ers this season, but none of the games have involved Joel Embiid or Paul George. Embiid (right oblique injury management; illness) is also out for Saturday’s contest, but George will play his first back-to-back of the season.
The 76ers come off a big win Friday over Minnesota, 115-103, and catch the Pistons still without Cunningham, who suffered a collapsed lung and will miss his 10th consecutive game. The Pistons are 7-2 without him in that stretch. Daniss Jenkins, the former two-way player, will again start at point guard.
All-Star center Jalen Duren has been dominant in 22 games for the Pistons since returning from a two-game suspension, averaging 23.3 points on 66.8% shooting with 11.1 rebounds. He was listed questionable due to illness, but is available and starting.
The Pistons have the rest advantage against Philly, but remain down standout backup Isaiah Stewart (calf) for a 12th straight game. Tobias Harris (left knee contusion) will start after exiting Thursday’s win in the first quarter following a collision with Rudy Gobert.
Here’s how and what to watch for in tonight’s Pistons vs. 76ers game, including the TV channel, streaming link, the lineups, injury report and betting odds.
Is Cade Cunningham playing today?
No. The Pistons’ superstar remains out after suffering a collapsed lung and is set to be reevaluated next week.
Pistons vs 76ers prediction
Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Free Press: The Pistons have remained sharp without Cunningham and catch the Sixers without Joel Embiid, with Philly on the second half of a back-to-back. Without the superstar center, the Pistons have a great chance to extend their winning streak to three and lock up the East 1-seed. The pick: Pistons 120, Sixers 112.
Pistons vs 76ers game time
- Matchup: East 1-seed Pistons (56-21) vs. East 6-seed 76ers (43-34).
- Date: Saturday, April 4.
- Time: 7 p.m. ET.
- Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
- Box score.
Pistons vs 76ers TV channel
- TV channel: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, TV-20 Detroit, NBA TV.
- Streaming: FSND app.
- Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Pistons radio affiliates).
Pistons injury report vs 76ers
Injury updates on players on the 15-man roster.
- OUT: Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, Bobi Klintman.
- AVAILABLE: Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren, Chaz Lanier.
76ers injury report vs Pistons
Injury updates on players on the 15-man roster.
- OUT: Joel Embiid, Johni Broome.
- AVAILABLE: Paul George.
Pistons vs 76ers starting lineups today
Here’s the official Pistons-Sixers starting lineups:
- Pistons: Daniss Jenkins (PG), Duncan Robinson (G/F), Ausar Thompson (F), Tobias Harris (PF), Jalen Duren (C).
- 76ers: Tyrese Maxey (PG), VJ Edgecombe (SG), Kelly Oubre Jr. (F), Paul George (F), Andre Drummond (C).
- Off the bench for the Pistons: Marcus Sasser (G), Caris LeVert (G/F), Kevin Huerter (G/F), Javonte Green (G/F), Ron Holland II (F), Paul Reed (C).
- Off the bench for the 76ers: Quentin Grimes (G/F), Justin Edwards (F), Dominick Barlow (PF), Adem Bona (C).
Pistons vs 76ers odds
- Spread: Pistons by 4½.
- Total O/U: 225½.
- Moneyline: Pistons -175, Sixers +145.
Odds provided by BetMGM as of Saturday evening.
Pistons schedule
The Pistons have five games left before the playoffs begin.
- Saturday, April 4: at Philadelphia 76ers.
- Monday, April 6: at Orlando Magic.
- Wednesday, April 8: vs. Milwaukee Bucks.
- Friday, April 10: at Charlotte Hornets.
- Sunday, April 12: at Indiana Pacers.
- Tuesday, April 14: NBA Play-In Tournament begins.
- Saturday, April 18: NBA playoffs begin. (No. 1 seeds expected to play Sunday.)
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