Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 12, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Philadelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons, 12 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Philadelphia 76ers | Position | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
Tyrese Maxey 38.3 mpg · 29.1 pts  | PG |  Daniss Jenkins 17.1 mpg · 9.9 pts |
VJ Edgecombe 35.2 mpg · 12.7 pts  | SG |  Ausar Thompson 25.7 mpg · 9.7 pts |
Justin Edwards 14.5 mpg · 0.7 pts  | SF |  Cade Cunningham 35.0 mpg · 23.7 pts |
Adem Bona 17.3 mpg · 1.8 pts  | PF |  Duncan Robinson 27.7 mpg · 17.9 pts |
Joel Embiid 31.1 mpg · 18.5 pts  | C |  Paul Reed 13.1 mpg · 13.4 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons starting lineups?
For 12 March 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to start Adem Bona, VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Justin Edwards. The Detroit Pistons are expected to start Duncan Robinson, Cade Cunningham, Daniss Jenkins, Ausar Thompson and Paul Reed. Ruled out from the usual starters: Dominick Barlow (Out), Jalen Duren (Out).
Who is out for 76ers vs Pistons?
For 12 March 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers are without 2 players: Dominick Barlow (Out) and Ariel Hukporti (Out), and the Detroit Pistons are without 2 players: Jalen Duren (Out) and Isaiah Joe (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.