Pistons clinch 1-seed in latest team-ball masterclass to crush 76ers
Detroit Pistons clinched No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference by dominating the Philadelphia 76ers to move to 8-2 since Cade Cunningham lung injury.
PHILADELPHIA – The Detroit Pistons are the top team in the East – officially. They clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 116-93 blowout win over the Philadelphia 76ers on the road Saturday, April 4.
It's their first No. 1 seed since 2007. Despite Cade Cunningham missing his 10th straight game with a collapsed left lung, the Pistons ( 57-21 ) held the Sixers to 12 points in the fourth quarter on 5-for-20 shooting, and 33 points in the second half in yet another strong defensive performance.
The Pistons pulled away with a 37-16 run that turned a game tied at 56 into a 93-72 blowout late in the third quarter. They were led by Tobias Harris (19 points, four steals) and Daniss Jenkins (16 points, 14 assists). Jalen Duren also scored 16 points with seven rebounds.
As a team, the Pistons shot 49. 4% overall and dished 33 assists to 11 turnovers. UP NEXT: Pistons clinch No.