New Orleans Pelicans @ Detroit Pistons: Dec 30, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Detroit PistonsPistons
3-1 · Home

Pelicans vs Pistons tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit. TV: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans), WMYD TV20 (Pistons).

How to Watch Pelicans vs Pistons: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, December 30, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Pistons WMYD TV20
Stream
NBA League PassPelicans: Pelicans+ · 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

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Isaiah JoePistonsGDay-To-DayHipOct 26, 2026
Jalen DurenPistonsCOutHamstringOct 24, 2026
Jordan PoolePelicansGDay-To-DayIllnessOct 27, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCOutKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Pelicans

Pistons

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pelicans vs Pistons Preview

The Pelicans are 0-3 this season, while the Pistons are 3-1 this season.

The Pistons won last season's series 2-0. The Pistons rank 4th in opponent points, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game) and Cade Cunningham (20.8 points per game).

Pelicans vs Pistons Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesPistons 2-0

Previous meetings

Pelicans vs Pistons Season Stats 2026-27

Pelicans 3 GPPistons 4 GP
124.7#3
Points per game
113.0#17
128.0#29
Opponent points
107.0#4
47.8%#7
Field goal %
46.1%#16
30.9%#24
Three-point %
37.6%#9
86.2%#3
Free throw %
73.3%#23
45.7#12
Rebounds
50.3#4
24.7#23
Assists
27.3#9
11.7#3
Steals
6.8#24
5.3#13
Blocks
8.5#1
15.7#17
Turnovers
16.3#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
12Warriors1-33.0
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-44.0

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Celtics3-1–
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–
4Hornets3-1–

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Pelicans vs Pistons FAQs

What time does Pelicans vs Pistons start?

The New Orleans Pelicans play the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Pelicans vs Pistons on?

Local TV: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans), WMYD TV20 (Pistons). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Pelicans and Pistons records?

Going into this game the Pelicans were 0-3 and the Pistons were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Pelicans vs Pistons?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Isaiah Joe (Pistons, day-to-day, hip); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring); Jordan Poole (Pelicans, day-to-day, illness); Yves Missi (Pelicans, out, knee).

How did Pelicans vs Pistons go last season?

The Pistons won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Pelicans vs Pistons game?

The Pistons beat the Pelicans 129-108 on Mar 26, 2026 at home.

Where is Pelicans vs Pistons being played?

At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.

Is Pelicans vs Pistons on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Pelicans 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.