The Detroit Pistons host the New Orleans Pelicans at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night in a cross-conference clash. The Eastern Conference’s top seed will go up against a Pelicans squad looking to snap a three-game road skid.
Detroit enters the contest with a league-best 52–20 record and a four-game lead over the Celtics for the #1 seed in the East. Despite the continued absence of All-Star Cade Cunningham due to a collapsed lung, the Pistons have won seven of their last 10 games. Jalen Duren is averaging 19.3 points and 10.6 rebounds on the season. Detroit boasts the NBA’s 3rd-ranked scoring defense, allowing just 109.5 points per game.
The Pelicans arrive at 25–48, sitting 11th in the Western Conference. New Orleans has struggled on the road this season (9–26) and is coming off a hard-fought loss to the Knicks on Tuesday. Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson face a massive task in cracking a Pistons defense that ranks 3rd in the league in opponent field goal percentage.
Pelicans vs. Pistons: Live Streaming And Game Info
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT)
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- TV Broadcast (Local): FanDuel Sports Network Detroit (Pistons), Gulf Coast Sports (Pelicans)
- Live Streaming: NBA League Pass, Fubo (Free Trial available)
Projected Starting Lineups
New Orleans Pelicans
- PG: Dejounte Murray (if active) or Jeremiah Fears
- SG: Jordan Hawkins
- SF: Trey Murphy III
- PF: Zion Williamson
- C: Yves Missi
Detroit Pistons
- PG: Daniss Jenkins
- SG: Jaden Ivey
- SF: Ron Holland II
- PF: Tobias Harris
- C: Jalen Duren
Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans
- Bryce McGowens (SG): OUT (Toe injury)
- Dejounte Murray (PG): QUESTIONABLE (Achilles soreness)
- Trey Murphy III (SF): QUESTIONABLE (Ankle soreness)
- Trey Alexander (G): OUT (G League assignment)
Detroit Pistons
- Cade Cunningham (PG): OUT (Collapsed lung; expected re-evaluation in early April)
- Isaiah Stewart (C): OUT (Left calf strain)
- Marcus Sasser (PG): DOUBTFUL (Right hip strain)
- Javonte Green (SF): QUESTIONABLE (Left ankle sprain)
Head to Head
The Detroit Pistons lead the 2025–26 season series 1–0 following a 112–104 victory in New Orleans back on January 21. In that meeting, Jalen Duren dominated the paint with 20 points and 15 rebounds. Historically, the Pelicans lead the all-time regular-season series 30–20. Detroit has won the last three head-to-head meetings.
Also Read: Ranking the Top 10 Detroit Pistons Players in NBA History ft. Isiah Thomas
Prediction
While the Pelicans have the offensive firepower to keep the game competitive, the Pistons’ defense at home (28–9) is likely to be the deciding factor. Jalen Duren is a massive challenge for Yves Missi, and Detroit’s ability to force turnovers (4th in the NBA) should create high-percentage transition opportunities. Expect the Pistons to pull away in the fourth quarter to secure their 53rd win.
Score Prediction: Pistons 116 – Pelicans 105
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Where To Watch Across The Globe
United States
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: FDSDET, GCSEN, NBA League Pass
Canada
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TSN or Sportsnet
United Kingdom
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 11:00 PM GMT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TNT Sports
Australia
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 10:00 AM AEDT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN
Germany
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, DAZN
France
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, beIN Sports
Spain
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Movistar+
Italy
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Sky Italia
India
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 4:30 AM IST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Amazon Prime Video
Brazil
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 8:00 PM BRT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Prime Video
Mexico
- Date/Time: March 26, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Star+
Japan
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 8:00 AM JST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Rakuten TV
Philippines
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TV5, NBA TV Philippines
Singapore
- Date/Time: March 27, 2026, 7:00 AM SGT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, StarHub, or Singtel
