Pistons lock East #1 & PO prep with key rests/injuries
Key Questions
Have the Pistons secured the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference?
Yes, the Detroit Pistons are 59-23 and have locked the #1 seed in the East after a 118-100 win over the Hornets.
What were the key performances in the Pistons' win over the Hornets?
Jalen Duren scored 20 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, Duncan Robinson added 19 points, and Cade Cunningham contributed 14 points.
Who is resting for the Pistons' regular-season finale?
The Pistons are resting All-Star Jalen Duren (knee) and Cade Cunningham (lung issue), with Isaiah Stewart returning from a calf injury. Their depth went 8-2 without Duren.
DET 59-23 #1 East locked post 118-100@Hornets (Duren20/9 Robinson19 Cade14); one win shy 60 first in 20yrs vs Pacers Sun but rest All-Star Duren knee (19.5/10.5 65%FG)/Cade lung indef (Stewart calf ret), depth 8-2 w/o Duren signals Rd1 fresh vs play-in winner. Monitors inj/seeding/PO/hls.
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Updated Apr 12, 2026