Detroit Pistons @ Atlanta Hawks: Dec 23, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Detroit PistonsPistons
3-0 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Atlanta HawksHawks
2-2 · Home

Pistons vs Hawks tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at State Farm Arena, Atlanta. TV: WMYD TV20 (Pistons), Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network (Hawks).

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

Date & time
Wednesday, December 23, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassPistons: DAZN
Arena
State Farm ArenaAtlanta

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
Henri VeesaarHawksCOut For SeasonACLSep 21, 2026
Mouhamed GueyeHawksFOutFootJul 15, 2026
Ausar ThompsonPistonsG-FDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026
Jalen DurenPistonsCOutHamstringOct 24, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Pistons

Hawks

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pistons vs Hawks Preview

The Pistons are 3-0 this season, while the Hawks are 2-2 this season.

The Pistons won last season's series 3-1. The Hawks rank 4th in steals, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Cade Cunningham (21.3 points per game) and Jalen Johnson (21.5 points per game).

Pistons vs Hawks Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesPistons 3-1

Previous meetings

Pistons vs Hawks Season Stats 2026-27

Pistons 3 GPHawks 4 GP
118.3#9
Points per game
121.0#6
105.7#4
Opponent points
111.8#13
47.3%#8
Field goal %
46.5%#12
42.0%#3
Three-point %
33.3%#15
77.9%#11
Free throw %
74.0%#21
52.0#2
Rebounds
42.3#23
28.7#5
Assists
31.5#1
6.3#28
Steals
11.3#4
7.7#4
Blocks
3.3#27
17.0#21
Turnovers
13.8#5

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hornets3-10.5
5Raptors2-11.0
6Cavaliers2-11.0
7Hawks2-21.5
8Pacers2-21.5
9Wizards2-21.5

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This Pistons vs Hawks page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Pistons visit the Bulls Dec 26; Hawks host the Hornets Dec 26.

Pistons vs Hawks FAQs

What time does Pistons vs Hawks start?

The Detroit Pistons play the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Pistons vs Hawks on?

Local TV: WMYD TV20 (Pistons), Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network (Hawks). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Pistons and Hawks records?

Going into this game the Pistons were 3-0 and the Hawks were 2-2 this season.

Who is injured for Pistons vs Hawks?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26: Henri Veesaar (Hawks, out for season, acl); Mouhamed Gueye (Hawks, out, foot); Ausar Thompson (Pistons, day-to-day, ankle); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring).

How did Pistons vs Hawks go last season?

The Pistons won the regular-season series 3-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Pistons vs Hawks game?

The Hawks beat the Pistons 130-129 on Mar 25, 2026 on the road.

Where is Pistons vs Hawks being played?

At State Farm Arena in Atlanta, the home arena of the Atlanta Hawks.

Is Pistons vs Hawks on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Pistons and Hawks markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel. Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.