The Detroit Pistons are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in an Eastern Conference showdown.
Detroit enters Saturday’s game with a 56-21 record after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Thursday night.
Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24)David Reginek-Imagn Images
(David Reginek-Imagn Images)
In Thursday’s victory over the Timberwolves, Daniss Jenkins led the way for the Pistons as he recorded 26 points, five rebounds and eight assists while Jalen Duren added 22 points, 14 rebounds and four assists of his own.
Now Detroit will try to grab another victory on Saturday as they face off against the 76ers in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, Philadelphia enters Saturday’s contest with a 43-34 record after defeating the Timberwolves at home on Friday night.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8)© Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
(© Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)
Paul George led the way for the 76ers in Friday’s victory as he ended the game with 23 points, six rebounds and six assists while Tyrese Maxey recorded 21 points, six rebounds and eight assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Pistons Injury Report: Will Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris Play?
For the Pistons, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Duren and Tobias Harris.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
(© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
Detroit has listed Duren as questionable due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his first game since March 30.
If Duren is sidelined, Paul Reed could draw a start in his place while Javonte Green and Ron Holland II could both have increased roles off the bench.
Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12)Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
(Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)
The Pistons have also listed Harris as questionable due to a left knee contusion that he suffered in Thursday’s victory over the Timberwolves
Cade Cunningham has been ruled out due to a collapsed lung as he will miss his 10th consecutive contest and the star guard is set to be re-evaluated next week.
Isaiah Stewart has also been ruled out as he continues to recover from a left calf strain that has sidelined him since March 15 while Marcus Sasser has been listed as probable and he is expected to play despite dealing with a right hip strain.
76ers Injury Report: Will Joel Embiid, Paul George Play?
On the other side, the 76ers have two players listed on their injury report, including both Joel Embiid and George.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21)Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
(Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images)
Philadelphia has ruled out Embiid due to right oblique injury management as they will elect to sit him on the second night of their back-to-back.
With Embiid sidelined, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond could both be in line for increased roles.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8)Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
(Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
The 76ers have listed George as probable due to left knee injury management and he is expected to play against the Pistons.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Pistons and 76ers from Philadelphia at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.