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Grizzlies123Sacramento Kings @ Detroit Pistons: Jan 31, 2027
Kings vs Pistons tips off at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT) on Sunday, January 31, 2027 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit. TV: NBC Sports California (Kings), WMYD TV20 (Pistons).
How to Watch Kings vs Pistons: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Sunday, January 31, 20273:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
- Watch on
- Local TV onlyLocal: Kings NBC Sports California · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Stream
- NBA League PassKings: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Pistons: DAZN
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.
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Injury Report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons |  Kings | G-F | Out For Season | Achilles | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Dylan Cardwell | Kings | C | Out | Calf | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Maxime Raynaud | Kings | F | Out | Knee | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Ausar Thompson |  Pistons | G-F | Day-To-Day | Ankle | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Jalen Duren | Pistons | C | Out | Hamstring | Oct 24, 2026 |
Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Kings
Zach LaVineG-F · 3 GP29.0PTS3.7REB3.3AST
Darius AcuffG · 3 GP22.3PTS2.7REB4.7AST
Domantas SabonisF-C · 3 GP18.7PTS17.3REB7.0AST
Pistons
Cade CunninghamG · 3 GP21.3PTS4.7REB8.0AST
Duncan RobinsonF · 3 GP19.7PTS2.0REB2.3AST
John CollinsF-C · 3 GP15.0PTS7.7REB0.7AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Kings vs Pistons Preview
The Kings are 0-3 this season, while the Pistons are 3-0 this season.
The Pistons won last season's series 2-0. The Pistons rank 3rd in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Zach LaVine (29.0 points per game) and Cade Cunningham (21.3 points per game).
Kings vs Pistons Head-to-Head
Previous meetings
- Jan 25, 2026 Kings @ Pistons 116-139
- Dec 23, 2025 Pistons @ Kings 136-127
Kings vs Pistons Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
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This Kings vs Pistons page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Kings host the Timberwolves Feb 4; Pistons host the Bulls Feb 2.
Kings vs Pistons FAQs
What time does Kings vs Pistons start?
The Sacramento Kings play the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, January 31, 2027 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Tip-off is 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT).
What channel is Kings vs Pistons on?
Local TV: NBC Sports California (Kings), WMYD TV20 (Pistons). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.
What are the Kings and Pistons records?
Going into this game the Kings were 0-3 and the Pistons were 3-0 this season.
Who is injured for Kings vs Pistons?
As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 25: Ben Simmons (Kings, out for season, achilles); Dylan Cardwell (Kings, out, calf); Maxime Raynaud (Kings, out, knee); Ausar Thompson (Pistons, day-to-day, ankle); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring).
How did Kings vs Pistons go last season?
The Pistons won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.
Who won the last Kings vs Pistons game?
The Pistons beat the Kings 139-116 on Jan 25, 2026 at home.
Where is Kings vs Pistons being played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
Is Kings vs Pistons on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Kings and Pistons markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Pistons fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.