Detroit Pistons Finish Regular Season With 60th Win

Top-seeded Pistons head into playoffs on a high note after dominant victory over Pacers

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:09pm

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The Detroit Pistons capped off their impressive regular season with a 133-121 win over the Indiana Pacers, finishing with a 60-22 record and securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Led by standout performances from Paul Reed and Tobias Harris, the Pistons built a big halftime lead and cruised to the victory, resting key players like Cade Cunningham and Duncan Robinson ahead of the postseason.

Why it matters

The Pistons' 60-win season represents a remarkable turnaround for the franchise, which had struggled in recent years. Their dominant regular season performance positions them as a top contender for the NBA championship, as they seek their first title since 2004. The team's depth and balance will be crucial as they look to make a deep playoff run.

The details

The Pistons came out firing on all cylinders, outscoring the Pacers 41-27 in the first quarter and 40-36 in the second to take a commanding 81-63 halftime lead. Paul Reed was unstoppable, going a perfect 11-for-11 from the field for 26 points, while Tobias Harris added 24 points. The Pistons' defense also shined, out-rebounding the Pacers 48-31. Coach JB Bickerstaff rested key players Cunningham and Robinson to ensure they're fresh for the playoffs, but the Pistons' depth still proved too much for Indiana.

  • The Pistons won their final regular season game on April 13, 2026.

The players

Paul Reed

A standout forward for the Detroit Pistons, Reed had a dominant performance in the season finale, scoring 26 points on a perfect 11-of-11 shooting.

Tobias Harris

The veteran forward continued his strong season for the Pistons, scoring 24 points and going 4-for-4 from three-point range.

Cade Cunningham

The Pistons' star point guard was on a minutes restriction, logging 22 minutes in the game as the team looked to keep him fresh for the playoffs.

Duncan Robinson

The sharpshooter also saw limited minutes, playing 22 minutes as the Pistons rested key players ahead of the postseason.

JB Bickerstaff

The Pistons' head coach managed minutes carefully to ensure his team's top players were well-rested for the playoffs.

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What they’re saying

“Winning 60 games is a huge accomplishment, but we know the real work starts now as we get ready for the playoffs. This team has championship aspirations and we're excited to see what we can do.”

— Tobias Harris, Pistons Forward

What’s next

The Pistons will now await the winner of the play-in games to determine their first-round playoff opponent. As the top seed in the East, they will have home-court advantage throughout the conference playoffs.

The takeaway

The Pistons' dominant regular season performance has them poised as a top contender for the NBA championship. Their balanced scoring attack, stifling defense, and depth will make them a tough out in the playoffs as they seek their first title in over 20 years.