Detroit Pistons Playoffs 2027
The Detroit Pistons are 7-3 (.700), 3rd in the Eastern Conference, 1½ games behind the Boston Celtics. If the season ended today they would be the No. 3 seed and play the Toronto Raptors (No. 6) in the first round at home. Next: at the Washington Wizards, Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM EST on MNMT.
WizardsThu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM EST · MNMT
Raptors No. 6Then the 2/7 winnerSeason Trend
Eastern Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtics | 9-2 | .818 | – |
| 2 |  76ers | 9-3 | .750 | ½ |
| 3 | Pistons | 7-3 | .700 | 1½ |
| 4 |  Knicks | 6-4 | .600 | 2½ |
| 5 |  Hawks | 7-5 | .583 | 2½ |
| 6 | Raptors | 5-5 | .500 | 3½ |
| 7 |  Cavaliers | 5-6 | .455 | 4 |
| 8 |  Heat | 5-6 | .455 | 4 |
| 9 | Wizards | 4-7 | .364 | 5 |
| 10 |  Hornets | 4-7 | .364 | 5 |
| 11 |  Magic | 3-7 | .300 | 5½ |
| 12 |  Pacers | 3-8 | .273 | 6 |
| 13 |  Nets | 2-8 | .200 | 6½ |
| 14 |  Bulls | 1-8 | .111 | 7 |
| 15 |  Bucks | 1-10 | .091 | 8 |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Pistons Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | at Nets | W 110-94 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | at Hornets | W 124-91 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | vs 76ers | L 106-112 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | vs  Lakers | L 116-121 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | vs Wizards | W 122-111 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | at Wizards | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 | at Heat | 8:00 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 | at  Spurs | 8:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 | at  Pelicans | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 20 | vs Raptors | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, Nov 22 | at Hawks | 3:30 PM |
| Tue, Nov 24 | at Magic | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 27 | vs Bucks | 7:30 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Detroit Pistons playoffs page refreshes after every Pistons game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Detroit Pistons playoffs FAQ
Are the Detroit Pistons in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: No. 3 in the East, a direct playoff place.
Who would the Detroit Pistons play in the first round?
The Toronto Raptors (No. 6), at home; then the 2/7 winner.
When is the next Pistons game?
Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM EST, at the Washington Wizards, on MNMT.
How many wins are the Pistons on pace for?
57 wins over 82 games at their current .700 winning percentage.
Does winning the Central matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.