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Pistons 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. Detroit, which was playing without star guard Cade Cunningham (collapsed lung) and backup center Isaiah Stewart (calf strain), received key contributions from several players in the win.

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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.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

How Detroit Pistons Hits 50 Wins for First Time Since 2007–08

Detroit has spent the entire season atop the Eastern Conference, and with win No. 50, this group becomes the 15th team in franchise history to reach that milestone.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Detroit Pistons News / Ball Exclusives / March 20

Detroit basketball is back: The long, wild history of the Pistons

The Detroit Pistons are on top of the Eastern Conference this season. This has come as a shock to some fans. Detroit has not been a top team in the NBA in quite some time.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / March 20

How Detroit Pistons All-Around Effort Led to Another Victory Over Washington Wizards

The Detroit Pistons used a balanced team effort to defeat the Washington Wizards, 117-95 at Capital One Arena, handing the Wizards their 14th straight