Pistons clinch No. 1 seed in East
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Detroit Pistons, Joel Embiid and Philadelphia 76ers
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With the victory, the Pistons secured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference for the first time since the 2006–07 season and now hold a 57–21 record. Meanwhile, the loss dropped Philadelphia to seventh place, two games behind the Atlanta Hawks in the standings.
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The Detroit Pistons sealed the first seed with a win over the Sixers on Saturday.