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KingsIndiana Pacers @ Detroit Pistons: Jan 17, 2026
Pacers vs Pistons final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 121-78 on January 17, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 11 | 14 | 28 | 25 | 78 |
| Pistons | 31 | 28 | 33 | 29 | 121 |
Top Performers
Pacers
- 13 PTS Jarace Walker
- 9 REB Micah Potter
- 5 AST Micah Potter
Pistons
- 16 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 8 REB Jalen Duren
- 5 AST Cade Cunningham
Pacers vs Pistons Box Score
Indiana Pacers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarace Walker F | 26 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4-12 | 2-5 | 3-6 | -31 |
| Ben Sheppard G | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 3-5 | -26 |
| Johnny Furphy G | 24 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2-6 | 1-2 | 0-2 | -34 |
| Quenton Jackson G | 20 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3-10 | 0-3 | 2-2 | -33 |
| Jay Huff C | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kam Jones G | 28 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-10 | 0-4 | 0-2 | -14 |
| Tony Bradley CF | 17 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-6 | 1-1 | 1-1 | -11 |
| Taelon Peter G | 16 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Micah Potter F | 33 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -17 |
| Ethan Thompson G | 28 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-13 | 1-8 | 3-6 | -14 |
| Isaiah Jackson F | 16 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-7 | 0-0 | 0-1 | -13 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren C | 22 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-12 | 0-0 | 3-5 | +30 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 21 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-14 | 2-3 | 2-2 | +31 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 3-5 | +29 |
| Tobias Harris F | 17 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3-5 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +27 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 22 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-9 | 4-6 | 0-0 | +40 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 20 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +20 |
| Ron Holland F | 24 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 | 0-1 | 1-1 | +18 |
| Marcus Sasser G | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 2-6 | 1-2 | +4 |
| Caris LeVert G | 20 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4-10 | 0-4 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Paul Reed F | 10 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +1 |
| Jaden Ivey G | 21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 12 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Javonte Green GF | 19 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-9 | 4-6 | 0-0 | +6 |
Pacers vs Pistons Recap
Detroit dominated Indiana from the opening tip, building a 20-point lead after one quarter and coasting to a 43-point victory. The Pistons improved to 30-10, while the Pacers fell to 10-33.
Detroit's defense suffocated Indiana all night. The Pistons led 59-25 at halftime and 92-53 after three quarters, stretching their advantage to 39 points heading into the fourth. Detroit shot 46 of 93 from the field and forced 24 turnovers, while Indiana managed just 28 of 79 shooting and committed 24 turnovers of its own.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 16 points and 5 assists. Jarace Walker led Indiana with 13 points, and Micah Potter added 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pacers. Detroit's 32 assists outpaced Indiana's 18, reflecting the hosts' control throughout.
The number to know: Indiana shot 8 of 35 from three-point range, a performance that reflected Detroit's perimeter pressure.
Team Stats
| Pacers | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 28-79 | Field Goals | 46-93 |
| 35.4% | FG % | 49.5% |
| 8-35 | 3-Pointers | 16-34 |
| 22.9% | 3P % | 47.1% |
| 14-27 | Free Throws | 13-19 |
| 51.9% | FT % | 68.4% |
| 42 | Rebounds | 51 |
| 6 | Off. Rebounds | 7 |
| 18 | Assists | 32 |
| 13 | Steals | 15 |
| 2 | Blocks | 6 |
| 24 | Turnovers | 19 |
| 18 | Fouls | 26 |
| 0 | Biggest Lead | 46 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pacers | 40.5% | 20.9% | 12.0% | 0.177 |
 Pistons | 58.1% | 15.8% | 16.3% | 0.140 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pacers vs Pistons Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, January 17, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games) · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pacers vs Pistons Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pacers last 5
- W vs Pelicans 127-119 Jan 16, 2026
- L vs Raptors 101-115 Jan 14, 2026
- W vs Celtics 98-96 Jan 12, 2026
- W vs Heat 123-99 Jan 10, 2026
- W @ Hornets 114-112 Jan 8, 2026
Pistons last 5
- W vs Suns 108-105 Jan 15, 2026
- L vs Clippers 92-98 Jan 10, 2026
- W vs Bulls 108-93 Jan 7, 2026
- W vs Knicks 121-90 Jan 5, 2026
- W @ Cavaliers 114-110 Jan 4, 2026
Previous meetings
- Apr 12, 2026 Pistons @ Pacers 133-121
- Nov 24, 2025 Pistons @ Pacers 122-117
- Nov 17, 2025 Pacers @ Pistons 112-127
More NBA Games on Jan 17, 2026
- Final
Utah Jazz1-1120
Dallas Mavericks1-2138Top: George 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-1132
Atlanta Hawks2-1106Top: Brown 41 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1106
New York Knicks0-299Top: Booker 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder2-0120
Miami Heat0-3122Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves2-0123
San Antonio Spurs1-2126Top: Edwards 55 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1116
Golden State Warriors0-3136Top: Miller 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1115
Denver Nuggets1-1121Top: Murray 42 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers2-0116
Portland Trail Blazers2-0132Top: Sharpe 25 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pacers vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pacers visit the Nets Oct 25; Pistons visit the 76ers Oct 25.
Pacers vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Pacers vs Pistons on Jan 17, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 121-78 on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 16 points.
What are the Pacers and Pistons records?
After this game the Pacers were 10-33 and the Pistons were 30-10 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pacers vs Pistons?
Jarace Walker scored 13 for the Pacers. Cade Cunningham scored 16 for the Pistons.
Who leads the Pacers vs Pistons season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Pacers vs Pistons game?
The Pistons beat the Pacers 133-121 on Apr 12, 2026 on the road.
Where was Pacers vs Pistons played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
What was the score by quarter in Pacers vs Pistons?
Pacers-Pistons: Q1 11-31, Q2 14-28, Q3 28-33, Q4 25-29.
What is next for the Pacers and Pistons?
Pacers visit the Nets on Sunday, October 25 at 6:00 PM ET; Pistons visit the 76ers on Sunday, October 25 at 7:30 PM ET.