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Detroit Pistons Finish Season with 60 Wins, Move Up in 2026 NBA Draft

Apr 13, 2026 | 4:33 PM

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DETROIT, MICH. ~ With a 133-121 win over the Indiana Pacers Sunday, the Detroit Pistons finished off the NBA regular season with an Eastern Conference leading 60-22 record. The Pistons also got a boost in the 2026 NBA Draft Friday night, as their selection moved up seven spots in the first round from no. 28 to no. 21. Minnesota traded the pick to Detroit in the Jaden Ivey deal, but it was only protected through the 19th spot. Detroit will host the eighth seed, which will be determined by the Play-In Tournament this week, Sunday night at 6:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena.

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