The Atlanta Hawks travel to Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday night to face the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference clash. While Detroit is looking to strengthen its grip on the #1 seed, Atlanta aims to continue its climb toward a guaranteed playoff spot.
Atlanta enters the contest at 40–32, currently sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference and on a two-game winning streak. The Hawks rank 7th in scoring at 118.3 PPG. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Jalen Johnson’s availability, Atlanta’s elite perimeter shooting and its league-leading assist rate make it a threat to any defense.
The Pistons arrive with an Eastern Conference-best 52–19 record. However, Detroit is going through its biggest challenge of the season with All-Star guard Cade Cunningham sidelined due to a collapsed lung. In his absence, Jalen Duren has taken a bigger role, averaging 23.4 points over the last 10 contests. The Pistons look to extend their four-game home winning streak.
Hawks vs. Pistons: Live Streaming And Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT)
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- TV Broadcast (Local): FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Hawks), FanDuel Sports Network Detroit (Pistons)
- National Broadcast: ESPN
- Live Streaming: NBA League Pass, Fubo (Free Trial available)
Projected Starting Lineups
Atlanta Hawks
- PG: Dyson Daniels
- SG: Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- SF: Zaccharie Risacher
- PF: Mouhamed Gueye (if Jalen Johnson is out)
- C: Onyeka Okongwu
Detroit Pistons
- PG: Daniss Jenkins
- SG: Jaden Ivey
- SF: Ron Holland II
- PF: Tobias Harris
- C: Jalen Duren
Also Read: Ranking the Top 10 NBA Point Guards in History
Injury Report
Atlanta Hawks
- Jalen Johnson (PF): QUESTIONABLE (Left shoulder inflammation)
- RayJ Dennis (G): DOUBTFUL (G League – Two-Way)
- Keshon Gilbert (G): DOUBTFUL (G League – Two-Way)
- Asa Newell (F): DOUBTFUL (G League – On Assignment)
Detroit Pistons
- Cade Cunningham (PG): OUT (Left lung/Pneumothorax; expected re-evaluation in early April)
- Isaiah Stewart (C): OUT (Left calf strain)
- Marcus Sasser (PG): DOUBTFUL (Right hip strain)
- Wendell Moore Jr. (SF): OUT (G League – Two-Way)
- Javonte Green (SF): QUESTIONABLE (Left ankle sprain)
Head to Head
The Detroit Pistons have dominated the 2025–26 season series, currently leading 3–0. They secured a 120–112 victory in November and followed it up with a 142–115 blowout in December. Historically, the Pistons lead the all-time regular-season series 231–221. Atlanta has struggled to contain Jalen Duren in the paint this season, as the Pistons center is averaging a double-double in their three previous meetings.
Prediction
While the Pistons are missing Cade Cunningham, their defense and Jalen Duren’s interior presence have kept them strong. However, the Hawks are playing their best basketball of the season, winning 14 of their last 16 games. If Jalen Johnson is cleared to play, Atlanta’s attack could finally crack Detroit’s top-ranked defense. Expect a high-intensity battle that the Hawks narrowly clinch in the final minutes.
Score Prediction: Hawks 114 – Pistons 111
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Where To Watch Across The Globe
United States
- Date/Time: March 25, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN, FDSSE, FDSDET, NBA League Pass
Canada
- Date/Time: March 25, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TSN or Sportsnet
United Kingdom
- Date/Time: March 25, 2026, 11:00 PM GMT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TNT Sports
Australia
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 10:00 AM AEDT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN
Germany
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, DAZN
France
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, beIN Sports
Spain
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Movistar+
Italy
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Sky Italia
India
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 4:30 AM IST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Amazon Prime Video
Brazil
- Date/Time: March 25, 2026, 8:00 PM BRT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Prime Video
Mexico
- Date/Time: March 25, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Star+
Japan
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 8:00 AM JST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Rakuten TV
Philippines
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TV5, NBA TV Philippines
Singapore
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 7:00 AM SGT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, StarHub, or Singtel
