The Detroit Pistons are set for a quick turnaround following their thrilling 130-129 overtime loss to an emerging Atlanta Hawks squad, as they’ll face the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena.

The game will be the final of two matchups between the Pistons and Pelicans, as Detroit aims to complete the regular-season sweep. The Pistons defeated the Pelicans 112-104 in their first matchup back on Jan. 21 in the Big Easy.

With the Pistons entering the final stretch of the regular season, finishing their remaining 10 games recording five or more wins will be enough for Detroit to clinch its first No. 1 seed since the 2006-07 NBA season. 

The Pistons are four games ahead of the Boston Celtics for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, and a win over the Pelicans on Wednesday night will help Detroit reach one step closer to clinching home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.   

Pistons Aim To Bounce Back After Overtime Loss To Hawks