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Is Cade Cunningham playing today? Pistons vs Magic prediction, injuries

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The Detroit Pistons will be shorthanded against the Orlando Magic on Monday, but the good news is they've already clinched the 1-seed.

The Detroit Pistons are the best team in the Eastern Conference and on a roll with less than a week remaining in the regular season. They officially clinched the No. 1 seed in the East with their 116-93 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers , and have won nine of 11 games since Cade Cunningham suffered a collapsed left lung on March 17 against the Washington Wizards.

The Pistons will close a two-game road trip against the Orlando Magic on Sunday, April 5. The Pistons are 2-1 against the Magic this season, and again will be without Cunningham for the 11th-straight game. Daniss Jenkins, the former two-way player , will again start at point guard.

MORE: Detroit Pistons final record prediction over last six games All-Star center Jalen Duren has been dominant in 23 games for the Pistons since returning from a two-game suspension, averaging 23 points on 66. 7% shooting with 11 rebounds. The Pistons remain without standout backup Isaiah Stewart (calf) for a 13th straight game.

Tobias Harris (left knee contusion) is listed as questionable following a collision with Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert on Thursday, April 2. Duncan Robinson (left hip strain) is also questionable. Here's how and what to watch for in tonight's Pistons vs.