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

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

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The Pistons\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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

MORE: Detroit Pistons final record prediction over last six games<\/a><\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> with Rudy Gobert.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Is Cade Cunningham playing today?<\/p>\n

No. The Pistons’ superstar remains out after suffering a collapsed lung and is set to be reevaluated next week.<\/p>\n

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Pistons vs 76ers prediction<\/p>\n

Omari Sankofa II<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

Pistons vs 76ers game time<\/p>\n

Matchup:\u00a0East 1-seed Pistons (56-21) vs. East 6-seed 76ers (43-34).<\/p>\n

Date:\u00a0Saturday, April 4.<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

Pistons vs 76ers TV channel<\/p>\n

TV channel:\u00a0FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, TV-20 Detroit, NBA TV.<\/p>\n

Pistons injury report vs 76ers<\/p>\n

Injury updates<\/a> on players on the 15-man roster, as of Friday night:<\/p>\n

OUT:\u00a0Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart.<\/p>\n

QUESTIONABLE: Tobias Harris, Chaz Lanier, Bobi Klintman.<\/p>\n

76ers injury report vs Pistons<\/p>\n

Injury updates<\/a> on players on the 15-man roster will be updated Saturday afternoon after the Sixers played last night:<\/p>\n

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Pistons vs 76ers starting lineups today<\/p>\n

Here’s the projected Pistons-Sixers starting lineups:<\/p>\n

Pistons:\u00a0Daniss Jenkins (PG), Duncan Robinson (G\/F), Ausar Thompson (F), Tobias Harris (PF), Jalen Duren (C).<\/p>\n

76ers:\u00a0Tyrese Maxey (PG), VJ Edgecombe (SG), Paul George (F), Dominick Barlow (PF), Adem Bona (C).<\/p>\n

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).<\/p>\n

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

Clinched: Pistons can finally celebrate Central title: ‘A big deal for our guys’<\/a><\/p>\n

Pistons vs 76ers odds<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Pistons -118, Sixers -102.<\/p>\n

Odds provided by DraftKings as of Friday night. <\/p>\n

Pistons schedule<\/p>\n

The Pistons have five games left before the playoffs begin.<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 4: at Philadelphia 76ers.<\/p>\n

Monday, April 6: at Orlando Magic.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 8: vs. Milwaukee Bucks.<\/p>\n

Friday, April 10: at Charlotte Hornets.<\/p>\n

Sunday, April 12: at Indiana Pacers.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, April 14: NBA Play-In Tournament begins.<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 18: NBA playoffs begin. (No. 1 seeds expected to play Sunday.)<\/p>\n

Watch the most recent episode of our podcast, “The Pistons Pulse,\u201d streamed live weekly on the Detroit Free Press YouTube channel or listen wherever you get podcasts.<\/p>\n

Contact\u00a0Omari Sankofa II<\/a>\u00a0at osankofa@freepress.com. Follow him\u00a0on Bluesky<\/a>\u00a0and\/or\u00a0X @omarisankofa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Is Joel Embiid playing today? Pistons 76ers injury report, prediction<\/a><\/p>\n