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

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 116‑93, clinching the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs and finishing the regular season at 57‑21.

Detroit’s balanced attack saw seven players score in double figures, with Tobias Harris leading the way with 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals. The Pistons held the 76ers to 44% shooting from the floor, 28% from beyond the arc, and forced 15 turnovers. Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey finished with 23 points.

The win gave Detroit its first No. 1 seed since the 2006‑07 season and a 57‑21 record with four games remaining. With All‑Star Cade Cunningham sidelined by a collapsed lung, the Pistons are 8‑2 in his absence and will focus on the playoffs that begin April 18.