Pistons Host 76ers in Eastern Conference Showdown

The Detroit Pistons host the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST — a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top two teams to start the 2026–27 NBA season.

The Pistons enter 6–1 and second in the East. The 76ers are 7–1 and first in the East.

This is the second meeting between the teams this season. Detroit won the first, 106–93, on October 25. Cade Cunningham scored 26 points for the Pistons. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 29 points.

Last season, Detroit finished 60–22 overall, 39–13 against Eastern Conference opponents, and 32–9 at home. The Pistons averaged 117.8 points per game — 57.9 in the paint, 21.4 off turnovers, and 18.0 in fast-break points.

Philadelphia went 45–37 overall and 27–25 in Eastern Conference play last season. The 76ers averaged 115.9 points per game and allowed 116.1 points per game.

Injuries: Pistons center Jalen Duren is out with a hamstring injury. Guard Isaiah Joe is out with a hip injury. For Philadelphia, forward Ariel Hukporti is out for the season with an Achilles injury. Forward Dominick Barlow is out with a back injury.

The betting line has Detroit as a 1.5-point favorite. The over/under is set at 219.5 points.

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