Pistons Have One of the NBA's Must-See Games This Season

News ArticlePublishedAug 13, 2026 at 09:03 PM EDTThe Detroit Pistons won't have to wait long for a real test.On Oct. 25, they'll head to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers at 7:30 p.m. EDT, giving Cade Cunningham and the Pistons an early chance to see where they stack up against one of the East's other big-name teams.There's a lot to like about this game. Cunningham is one of the best young players in the NBA. The Pistons had the best record in the Eastern Conference last season. Now, the question is whether Detroit can keep that momentum going.That's what makes this game so interesting. The Pistons aren't surprising anybody anymore. Teams know what Cunningham can do, and they'll be coming after Detroit a little differently this season.More sports: Nuggets vs Warriors Christmas Game Promise