The Detroit Pistons host the Philadelphia 76ers at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night in a clash between two Eastern Conference teams on completely different trajectories. While Detroit sits comfortably atop the standings and is gearing up for a deep playoff run, Philadelphia is currently fighting through one of the most brutal injury stretches in the league to stay within the Play-In bracket.
Detroit enters the game with a commanding 46–18 record and holds the top seed in the East. After snapping a brief four-game losing streak with a 38-point demolition of the Nets on Tuesday, the Pistons look every bit the conference juggernaut. Cade Cunningham has entered the MVP conversation. The Pistons are aiming to secure a season sweep over their divisional rivals.
The 76ers arrive in the Motor City at 35–30, currently eighth in the East. Philadelphia has been depleted by health issues, missing four of its top five scorers. Rookie VJ Edgecombe and veteran Cam Payne have kept the team competitive, recently securing a 10-point win over Memphis. However, facing the league-best Pistons on the road is their toughest challenge to date.
With the top seed on the line for Detroit and postseason survival at stake for Philly, this Thursday night matchup is a must-watch for fans. Full venue, time, and broadcast details are listed below.
Pistons vs. 76ers: Live Streaming And Game Info
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CST)
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- TV Broadcast (Local): FanDuel Sports Network – Detroit, NBC Sports Philadelphia
- National Broadcast: Prime Video
- Live Streaming: NBA League Pass, Amazon Prime Video
Projected Starting Lineups
Philadelphia 76ers
- PG: Cam Payne
- SG: Quentin Grimes
- SF: VJ Edgecombe
- PF: Jabari Walker
- C: Dominick Barlow
Detroit Pistons
- PG: Cade Cunningham
- SG: Jaden Ivey
- SF: Tim Hardaway Jr.
- PF: Tobias Harris
- C: Jalen Duren
Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers
- Joel Embiid (C): OUT (Right oblique strain)
- Tyrese Maxey (PG): OUT (Right pinkie finger tendon injury)
- Paul George (SF): OUT (League suspension)
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF): OUT (Left elbow sprain)
- Adem Bona (C): OUT (Back soreness)
- Johni Broome (C): OUT (Right knee meniscus recovery)
- Andre Drummond (C): QUESTIONABLE (Back spasms)
Detroit Pistons
- Ausar Thompson (SF): OUT (Right ankle sprain)
- Caris LeVert (SG): OUT (Left wrist sprain)
Odds
- Spread: Pistons -15.5
- Moneyline: Pistons -1100 / 76ers +700
- Over/Under: 221.5
*NBA odds are subject to change.
Head to Head
The Detroit Pistons have held the upper hand in the 2025–26 season series, leading 2–0 heading into tonight’s matchup. Detroit took the first meeting in Philadelphia, 111–108, back in November and followed it up with a 114–105 home win just five days later.
Historically, the 76ers lead the all-time regular-season series 234–162, but the momentum has shifted heavily toward Detroit this year.
Prediction for 76ers vs. Pistons
The 15.5-point spread is massive, but it shows a 76ers roster missing its entire starting frontcourt and its primary ball-handlers. While VJ Edgecombe has been sensational in an expanded role, the Pistons’ defense ranks #2 in the NBA and should be able to focus all their attention on neutralizing the rookie. Expect Detroit to use its size advantage in the paint to control the glass and pull away by the mid-third quarter.
Score Prediction: Pistons 124 – 76ers 101
Where To Watch Across The Globe
United States
- Date/Time: March 12, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: Prime Video, FanDuel Sports Network – Detroit, NBC Sports Philadelphia
Canada
- Date/Time: March 12, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TSN or Sportsnet
United Kingdom
- Date/Time: March 13, 2026, 11:00 PM GMT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TNT Sports
Australia
- Date/Time: March 13, 2026, 10:00 AM AEDT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN
Germany
- Date/Time: March 13, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, DAZN
France
- Date/Time: March 13, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, beIN Sports
Spain
- Date/Time: March 13, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Movistar+
Italy
- Date/Time: March 13, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Sky Italia
India
- Date/Time: March 13, 2026, 4:30 AM IST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, JioCinema, Sports18
Brazil
- Date/Time: March 12, 2026, 8:00 PM BRT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Prime Video
Mexico
- Date/Time: March 12, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Star+
Japan
- Date/Time: March 13, 2026, 8:00 AM JST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Rakuten TV
Philippines
- Date/Time: March 13, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TV5, NBA TV Philippines
Singapore
- Date/Time: March 13, 2026, 7:00 AM SGT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, StarHub, or Singtel
