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Pistons punch ticket to playoffs with win over Warriors

The Detroit Pistons are officially heading back to the postseason. After a dominant 115-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night, Detroit became the first team in the Eastern Conference to clinch a spot in the 2026 NBA playoffs.

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Detroit Pistons Coach Sounds Off on the NBA’s 65-Game Rule Amid Cade Cunningham’s Lung Problem

The Detroit Pistons recently suffered a major blow after it was confirmed that Cade Cunningham is out indefinitely due to a collapsed lung. Many believe that the two-time All-Star suffered the injury during a dive for the loose ball against the Washington Wizards on Thursday.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 20

Detroit Pistons Clinch Playoff Spot Following Win Over Golden State Warriors

Friday night at Little Caesars Arena was supposed to be a standard late-season clash. Instead, it turned into a chaotic, whistle-happy track meet that ended with the Detroit Pistons officially booking their ticket to the postseason.

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The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Field Level Media / March 20

Jalen Duren, East-best Pistons stroll past slumping Warriors

Jalen Duren scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds as the host Detroit Pistons rolled past the Golden State Warriors 115-101 on Friday night. Detroit, which had five other players in double figures, was playing its second game since All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was diagnosed with a collapsed lung.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / March 20

Pistons are first East team to clinch playoff spot

The Pistons became the first team in the Eastern Conference to clinch a playoff spot after they defeated Golden State on Friday.

Cade Cunningham's injury spotlights Pistons' trade-deadline inaction

Medical expert explains why Cade Cunningham's situation isn't as scary as it sounds

The 'NBA season assist leaders' quiz

NBA News / EssentiallySports / March 21

Draymond Green Sends Message to Cade Cunningham After Lung Collapse Risks MVP Bid

The Detroit Pistons’ best season in years hit a major roadblock Thursday when franchise cornerstone Cade Cunningham was diagnosed with a collapsed lung.

Cade Cunningham News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

Cade Cunningham Headlines Players Hindered By 65-Game Rule

Right now, there are two big topics in the NBA. One is that the league has continued to charge ahead in their efforts to expand to 32 teams, adding franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Final Injury Report for Warriors-Pistons: Will Jalen Duren, Moses Moody Play?

The Detroit Pistons are at home on Friday night as they host the Golden State Warriors in an interconference matchup. Detroit enters Friday’s contest with a 50-19 record after defeating the Washington Wizards on the road on Thursday night.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Jalen Duren News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Pistons Announce Jalen Duren Injury Update Before Warriors Game

As the Detroit Pistons prepare for a home matchup against the Golden State Warriors, they enter as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, holding a four-game lead.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / March 20

Detroit Pistons Are Fixing This Problem Just In Time For The NBA Playoffs

March hasn't treated the Detroit Pistons very well, but there are some silver linings. The team went on a four-game losing streak for the first time all season, but they're having one of their most efficient shooting months of the season.

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The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

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NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / March 20

Golden State Warriors at Detroit Pistons Preview, Prediction & Odds | March 20

With the season ending in weeks and the playoff picture forming up, bettors could win big with the Golden State Warriors taking on the Detroit Pistons.

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The 'NBA season assist leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most total assists in every NBA season since 1976-77 can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / March 20

How the Detroit Pistons Are Looking for Season Sweep Against Golden State Warriors

The Detroit Pistons were victorious in their first game without star Cade Cunningham, as they beat the Washington Wizards 117-95 on Thursday to reach 50 wins for the first time since the 2007-08 regular season. Now, the Pistons return home to Detroit, where they’ll face their first true test without Cunningham, against the Golden State Warriors.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / March 20