Lakers132
Jazz123
Pacers136
Nets109
Raptors57
Timberwolves80
Clippers85
Thunder86
76ers44
GrizzliesNew Orleans Pelicans @ Detroit Pistons: Mar 26, 2026
Pelicans vs Pistons final: the Detroit Pistons beat the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108 on March 26, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 33 | 23 | 30 | 22 | 108 |
| Pistons | 31 | 34 | 27 | 37 | 129 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 21 PTS Zion Williamson
- 11 REB Derik Queen
- 6 AST Jeremiah Fears
Pistons
- 30 PTS Jalen Duren
- 10 REB Jalen Duren
- 9 AST Daniss Jenkins
Pelicans vs Pistons Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray G | 29 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5-15 | 0-3 | 2-2 | -15 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 30 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7-15 | 3-5 | 0-2 | -10 |
| Zion Williamson F | 30 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8-13 | 0-0 | 5-9 | -7 |
| DeAndre Jordan C | 16 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Herbert Jones F | 27 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-10 | 3-6 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Hawkins G | 22 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Micah Peavy G | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Derik Queen C | 20 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5-13 | 0-2 | 1-3 | -13 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-3 | 0-2 | -9 |
| Yves Missi C | 16 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 27 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-10 | 0-3 | 3-6 | -13 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter GF | 33 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9-14 | 4-7 | 0-0 | +21 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 28 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 3-4 | +10 |
| Jalen Duren C | 31 | 30 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10-12 | 0-0 | 10-12 | +5 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 33 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6-12 | 5-7 | 2-2 | +21 |
| Tobias Harris F | 25 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5-12 | 1-3 | 1-1 | +9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Isaac Jones C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Marcus Sasser G | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-11 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Bobi Klintman F | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Javonte Green GF | 19 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Tolu Smith FC | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Paul Reed F | 14 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 2-3 | +16 |
| Chaz Lanier G | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-1 | +8 |
| Ron Holland F | 19 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +9 |
Pelicans vs Pistons Recap
The Pistons beat the Pelicans by outscoring them 37-22 in the fourth quarter. The win moved Detroit to 53-20, while New Orleans fell to 25-49.
Detroit built its lead in the second quarter, winning it 34-23 to turn a 2-point deficit into a 65-56 halftime edge. The Pelicans took the third 30-27 and cut the gap to 92-86 after three. The Pistons shot 48 of 85 from the field and 15 of 28 from three, against 44 of 95 and 9 of 25 for New Orleans.
Jalen Duren led Detroit with 30 points and 10 rebounds, and Daniss Jenkins added 9 assists. Zion Williamson scored 21 for the Pelicans, and Derik Queen grabbed 11 rebounds. The Pistons also handed out 34 assists to New Orleans' 26.
The number to know: 18 of 23. Detroit's free throw shooting beat the Pelicans, who made 11 of 24 from the line.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 44-95 | Field Goals | 48-85 |
| 46.3% | FG % | 56.5% |
| 9-25 | 3-Pointers | 15-28 |
| 36.0% | 3P % | 53.6% |
| 11-24 | Free Throws | 18-23 |
| 45.8% | FT % | 78.3% |
| 42 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 26 | Assists | 34 |
| 12 | Steals | 9 |
| 7 | Blocks | 6 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 20 | Fouls | 18 |
| 5 | Biggest Lead | 23 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 51.1% | 12.4% | 30.2% | 0.116 |
 Pistons | 65.3% | 15.2% | 23.5% | 0.212 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pelicans vs Pistons Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, March 26, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pelicans vs Pistons Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Knicks 116-121 Mar 24, 2026
- L vs Cavaliers 106-111 Mar 21, 2026
- W vs Clippers 105-99 Mar 19, 2026
- W vs Clippers 124-109 Mar 18, 2026
- W vs Mavericks 129-111 Mar 16, 2026
Pistons last 5
- L vs Hawks 129-130 Mar 25, 2026
- W vs Lakers 113-110 Mar 23, 2026
- W vs Warriors 115-101 Mar 20, 2026
- W @ Wizards 117-95 Mar 19, 2026
- W @ Wizards 130-117 Mar 17, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 21, 2026 Pistons @ Pelicans 112-104
More NBA Games on Mar 26, 2026
- Final
New York Knicks0-2103
Charlotte Hornets2-1114Top: Knueppel 26 PTS, 11 REB, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-2117
Orlando Magic0-2121Top: DeRozan 33 PTS, 11 ASTBox score ›
That covers Pelicans vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28; Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27.
Pelicans vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Pelicans vs Pistons on Mar 26, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108 on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Jalen Duren led the Pistons with 30 points.
What are the Pelicans and Pistons records?
After this game the Pelicans were 25-49 and the Pistons were 53-20 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Pistons?
Zion Williamson scored 21 for the Pelicans. Jalen Duren scored 30 for the Pistons.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Pistons season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Pistons game?
The Pistons beat the Pelicans 112-104 on Jan 21, 2026 on the road.
Where was Pelicans vs Pistons played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
What was the score by quarter in Pelicans vs Pistons?
Pelicans-Pistons: Q1 33-31, Q2 23-34, Q3 30-27, Q4 22-37.
What is next for the Pelicans and Pistons?
Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.