Pistons Dominate Pacers 133-121 for 60th Win

Detroit's top-seeded squad cruises past Indiana in regular season finale.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:48am

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The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons cruised to a 133-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, securing their 60th win of the season. Paul Reed led the way for Detroit with 26 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks, while Tobias Harris added 24 points. The Pistons shot nearly 70% from the field and 3-point range in the first half to build a commanding 81-63 halftime lead. The Pacers, who finished the season with just 19 wins, were led by Obi Toppin and Quenton Jackson with 21 points each.

Why it matters

The Pistons' 60th win of the season is a significant milestone, marking just the third time in franchise history they've reached that mark. It demonstrates the team's dominance in the Eastern Conference and positions them well heading into the playoffs. For the struggling Pacers, the loss caps off a disappointing season as they look to rebuild and prepare for the NBA Draft Lottery.

The details

The Pistons jumped out to an early 21-11 lead and then used two big second-quarter runs to blow the game open. Detroit shot an incredible 70% from the field and 3-point range in the first half to take an 81-63 lead into halftime. The Pacers were unable to mount a serious comeback, despite 21-point efforts from Obi Toppin and Quenton Jackson. The game ended on a sour note when Pacers forward Jalen Slawson was ejected following a collision with Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart.

  • The Pistons earned their 60th win of the season on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Paul Reed

A forward for the Detroit Pistons who finished the game with 26 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks.

Tobias Harris

A forward for the Detroit Pistons who scored 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 4-of-4 from 3-point range.

Cade Cunningham

A guard for the Detroit Pistons who flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 7 points, 8 rebounds and 14 assists.

Obi Toppin

A forward for the Indiana Pacers who led his team with 21 points.

Quenton Jackson

A guard for the Indiana Pacers who also scored 21 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Before the game, All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton thanked fans for their support during a trying season, one in which he did not play because of the torn Achilles tendon he suffered early in Game 7 of last year's NBA Finals. He has participated recently in five-on-five workouts, has been shooting during pregame warmups and is on track to return next season.”

— Tyrese Haliburton, All-Star guard, Indiana Pacers

What’s next

The Pistons will find out their first-round playoff opponent later this week, while the Pacers will await the results of the NBA Draft Lottery on May 10 as they look to rebuild for next season.

The takeaway

The Pistons' dominant performance against the struggling Pacers demonstrates their status as the top team in the Eastern Conference. Their 60th win of the season is a significant milestone and positions them well heading into the playoffs, where they will look to make a deep run. For the Pacers, the loss caps off a disappointing season and underscores the need for a roster overhaul and a high draft pick to help kickstart their rebuilding efforts.