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The Detroit Pistons enter tonight's game against the Philadelphia 76ers holding the best record in the Eastern Conference. This is the latest point in the season they've occupied the No. 1 seed since the Flip Saunders era.
Detroit is playing really well, driven by Jalen Duren's emergence as a dominant player and Cade Cunningham's fourth-quarter heroics.
However, it is important to note the Pistons' schedule has been relatively easy. They have defeated only one team with a winning record, the Houston Rockets. Their six other victories came against teams with losing records, and their two losses are to the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Tonight’s game against the Sixers will be pivotal in assessing Detroit’s true standing.
This matchup offers an opportunity to reveal how the Pistons perform against tougher competition.
Author’s summary: The Pistons currently lead the Eastern Conference, but their upcoming game against the Sixers will truly test their ability to maintain that top spot.