76ers v Pistons – NBA Showdown on April 5

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2025/26 National Basketball Association (NBA) season

Regular Season

Philadelphia 76ers v Detroit Pistons

Wells Fargo Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Sunday, 5 April

01:00

The Philadelphia 76ers will face off with the Detroit Pistons in a National Basketball Association (NBA) regular-season matchup on 5 April.

Head-to-Head

The 76ers and Pistons first met in 1949 and they have since faced off 397 times in the regular season.

The all-time series favours the 76ers, who have emerged victorious 234 times, while the Pistons have claimed 163 victories.

Most recent meeting

In their latest encounter on 12 March, the Pistons defeated the 76ers 131–109 on the road at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Cade Cunningham, who was the NBA’s first overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the 2021 NBA draft, led the team with an impressive all-around performance on the night.

Key Players

Joel Embiid is the 76ers player to watch out for as the centre continues to lead the team with elite scoring, rebounding and playmaking with Tyrese Maxey working his way back from a finger injury.

With Cade Cunningham sidelined by a collapsed lung, Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris out injured, Ron Holland is the Pistons’ key player who should step up, delivering strong athleticism and scoring ability.

Quotes

“I think we are at the point where it’s just about winning every game that you’re competing in,” Joel Embiid said about the 76ers’ NBA playoffs hopes. 

“So that should always be the mentality. No matter what happens. Yeah, we end up 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. It doesn’t matter. Still gotta win. I don’t care what we end up. My focus is on taking every game.

“Like last game, P Paul George) catching his rhythm. Tyrese is coming back. P is feeling pretty good. Everybody else. Kelly (Oubre Jr), making sure everybody’s on the same page, and then let’s go win.”

NBA fixtures | 3-5 April

Friday, 3 April
01:00 – Charlotte Hornets v Phoenix Suns
01:00 – Detroit Pistons v Minnesota Timberwolves
03:30 – Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Lakers
04:00 – Golden State Warriors v Cleveland Cavaliers
04:00 – Portland Trail Blazers v New Orleans Pelicans
04:30 – Los Angeles Clippers v San Antonio Spurs

Saturday, 4 April
01:00 – Charlotte Hornets v Indiana Pacers
01:00 – Philadelphia 76ers v Minnesota Timberwolves
01:30 – Brooklyn Nets v Atlanta Hawks
01:30 – New York Knicks v Chicago Bulls
02:00 – Houston Rockets v Utah Jazz
02:00 – Memphis Grizzlies v Toronto Raptors
02:00 – Milwaukee Bucks v Boston Celtics
02:30 – Dallas Mavericks v Orlando Magic
04:00 – Sacramento Kings v New Orleans Pelicans
21:00 – Denver Nuggets v San Antonio Spurs
21:00 – Miami Heat v Washington Wizards

Sunday, 5 April
01:00 – Philadelphia 76ers v Detroit Pistons
21:30 – Boston Celtics v Toronto Raptors
21:30 – Brooklyn Nets v Washington Wizards
21:30 – Chicago Bulls v Phoenix Suns
21:30 – Milwaukee Bucks v Memphis Grizzlies