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Pistons clinch No.1 seed with 116-93 win over 76ers

The Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-93, clinching the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 57-21 record.

Detroit's balanced attack saw seven players score in double figures, with Tobias Harris leading the team with 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals. The Pistons held the 76ers to 44% shooting and forced 15 turnovers, while Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey scored 23 points.

The victory secures the Pistons' first top seed since the 2006‑07 season and guarantees home‑court advantage through the playoffs, provided they advance. With Cade Cunningham still recovering from a collapsed lung, the team hopes he will return for the postseason, though a precise timeline remains unclear.