Pistons set to play the 76ers Wednesday

The Detroit Pistons are set to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in an Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST. The Pistons, who finished second in the Eastern Conference with a 6-1 record, will host the 76ers, who are currently first in the conference with a 7-1 record. The game is scheduled to be played at the Pistons' home venue in Detroit.

The Pistons concluded the 2025-26 season with a strong overall record of 60-22, including 39-13 in Eastern Conference games and 32-9 at home. They averaged 117.8 points per game throughout the season, with 57.9 points coming from inside the paint, 21.4 from turnovers, and 18.0 on fast breaks.

Philadelphia's 2025-26 campaign ended with a 45-37 record, including a 27-25 mark in Eastern Conference play. They averaged 115.9 points per game, while giving up 116.1 points to their opponents.

The two teams will meet for the second time this season, with the Pistons emerging victorious in their previous encounter on October 25. In that game, Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 26 points, while Tyrese Maxey topped the 76ers with 29 points.

Injuries pose a challenge for both squads. The Pistons will be without Jalen Duren due to a hamstring issue and Isaiah Joe due to a hip injury. For the 76ers, Ariel Hukporti will miss the entire season due to an Achilles injury, and Dominick Barlow is sidelined with a back problem.