The Detroit Pistons remain sharp late in the season even without Cade Cunningham, having defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second time within the last week on Thursday, April 2.

Now they depart for a two-game road trip. They’ll face the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday, and then fly south to play the Orlando Magic on Monday.

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The Pistons’ magic number is one to clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. One win or one Boston Celtics loss will give the Pistons home court in the first three rounds of the playoffs.

The Pistons are 3-0 against the 76ers this season, but none of the games have involved Joel Embiid or Paul George. Do not expect Embiid to play on the second night of a back-to-back. He has not played back-to-backs all season.

The 76ers come off a big win Friday over Minnesota, 115-103, and catch the Pistons still without Cunningham, who suffered a collapsed lung and will miss his 10th consecutive game. The Pistons are 7-2 without him in that stretch. Daniss Jenkins, the former two-way player, will again start at point guard.

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All-Star center Jalen Duren has been dominant in 22 games for the Pistons since returning from a two-game suspension, averaging 23.3 points on 66.8% shooting with 11.1 rebounds.

The Pistons have the rest advantage against Philly, but remain down standout backup Isaiah Stewart (calf) for a 12th straight game. Tobias Harris (left knee contusion) is questionable after exiting Thursday’s win in the first quarter following a collision with Rudy Gobert.

Here’s how and what to watch for in tonight’s Pistons vs. 76ers game, including the TV channel, streaming link, the lineups, injury report and betting odds.

Is Cade Cunningham playing today?

No. The Pistons’ superstar remains out after suffering a collapsed lung and is set to be reevaluated next week.

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Pistons vs 76ers prediction

Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Free Press: The Pistons have remained sharp without Cunningham and could could catch the Sixers without Joel Embiid, with Philly on the second half of a back-to-back. With or without the superstar center, they have a great chance to extend their winning streak to three. The pick: Pistons 120, Sixers 112.

Pistons vs 76ers game time

Matchup: East 1-seed Pistons (56-21) vs. East 6-seed 76ers (43-34).

Date: Saturday, April 4.

Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

Pistons vs 76ers TV channel

TV channel: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, TV-20 Detroit, NBA TV.

Pistons injury report vs 76ers

Injury updates on players on the 15-man roster, as of Friday night:

OUT: Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart.

QUESTIONABLE: Tobias Harris, Chaz Lanier, Bobi Klintman.

76ers injury report vs Pistons

Injury updates on players on the 15-man roster will be updated Saturday afternoon after the Sixers played last night:

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Pistons vs 76ers starting lineups today

Here’s the projected Pistons-Sixers starting lineups:

Pistons: Daniss Jenkins (PG), Duncan Robinson (G/F), Ausar Thompson (F), Tobias Harris (PF), Jalen Duren (C).

76ers: Tyrese Maxey (PG), VJ Edgecombe (SG), Paul George (F), Dominick Barlow (PF), Adem Bona (C).

Off the bench for the Pistons: Marcus Sasser (G), Caris LeVert (G/F), Kevin Huerter (G/F), Javonte Green (G/F), Ron Holland II (F), Paul Reed (C).

Off the bench for the 76ers: Quentin Grimes (G/F), Kelly Oubre (F), Justin Edwards (F), Andre Drummond (C).

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Pistons vs 76ers odds

Moneyline: Pistons -118, Sixers -102.

Odds provided by DraftKings as of Friday night.

Pistons schedule

The Pistons have five games left before the playoffs begin.

Saturday, April 4: at Philadelphia 76ers.

Monday, April 6: at Orlando Magic.

Wednesday, April 8: vs. Milwaukee Bucks.

Friday, April 10: at Charlotte Hornets.

Sunday, April 12: at Indiana Pacers.

Tuesday, April 14: NBA Play-In Tournament begins.

Saturday, April 18: NBA playoffs begin. (No. 1 seeds expected to play Sunday.)

Watch the most recent episode of our podcast, “The Pistons Pulse,” streamed live weekly on the Detroit Free Press YouTube channel or listen wherever you get podcasts.

Contact Omari Sankofa II at osankofa@freepress.com. Follow him on Bluesky and/or X @omarisankofa.

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