Detroit Pistons @ Indiana Pacers: Apr 12, 2026
Pistons vs Pacers final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 133-121 on April 12, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 41 | 40 | 27 | 25 | 133 |
| Pacers | 27 | 36 | 26 | 32 | 121 |
Top Performers
Pistons
- 26 PTS Paul Reed
- 8 REB Cade Cunningham
- 14 AST Cade Cunningham
Pacers
- 21 PTS Quenton Jackson
- 11 REB Micah Potter
- 8 AST Quenton Jackson
Pistons vs Pacers Box Score
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reed F | 21 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11-11 | 0-0 | 4-4 | +28 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +28 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 21 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3-12 | 1-6 | 0-0 | +30 |
| Tobias Harris F | 21 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9-12 | 4-4 | 2-2 | +30 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 21 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +28 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Chaz Lanier G | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Ron Holland F | 20 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Marcus Sasser G | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Isaac Jones C | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Caris LeVert G | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 3-4 | -9 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 16 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7-9 | 1-2 | 1-2 | -9 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 19 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1-7 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -17 |
| Javonte Green GF | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Tolu Smith FC | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 3-4 | -4 |
| Kevin Huerter GF | 20 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5-10 | 3-7 | 2-2 | -12 |
Indiana Pacers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Potter F | 34 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6-13 | 3-10 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Quenton Jackson G | 29 | 21 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7-15 | 1-4 | 6-6 | -8 |
| Ethan Thompson G | 38 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5-14 | 3-8 | 5-6 | -3 |
| Kobe Brown F | 34 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7-13 | 4-7 | 2-3 | -6 |
| Jalen Slawson F | 27 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-2 | -19 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jay Huff C | 23 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4-8 | 2-5 | 3-3 | +3 |
| Kam Jones G | 19 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Obi Toppin F | 18 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-12 | 7-11 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Taelon Peter G | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -7 |
Pistons vs Pacers Recap
The Pistons beat the Pacers on the strength of a 41-27 first quarter that gave them an early lead they never gave back. Detroit finished the regular season at 60-22, while Indiana ended at 19-63.
A 40-36 second quarter pushed the lead to 18 points, and the Pistons led 81-63 at halftime. They held a 19-point edge after three quarters at 108-89. Detroit made 50 of 89 shots from the field and out-rebounded Indiana 48 to 31.
Paul Reed led the Pistons with 26 points, while Quenton Jackson topped Indiana with 21 points and 8 assists. Cade Cunningham ran the Detroit offense with 14 assists and 8 rebounds. Indiana made 23 of 54 three-pointers but shot 41 of 90 overall.
The number to know: 35 assists. Detroit's passing produced 4 more assists than the Pacers managed, and it fed the 50 field goals.
Team Stats
| Pistons | Stat | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| 50-89 | Field Goals | 41-90 |
| 56.2% | FG % | 45.6% |
| 15-33 | 3-Pointers | 23-54 |
| 45.5% | 3P % | 42.6% |
| 18-22 | Free Throws | 16-20 |
| 81.8% | FT % | 80.0% |
| 48 | Rebounds | 31 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 35 | Assists | 31 |
| 12 | Steals | 15 |
| 6 | Blocks | 6 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 17 | Fouls | 17 |
| 27 | Biggest Lead | 0 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pistons | 64.6% | 14.7% | 34.3% | 0.202 |
 Pacers | 58.3% | 13.9% | 18.2% | 0.178 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pistons vs Pacers Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, April 12, 20266:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games)
- Arena
- Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pistons vs Pacers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pistons last 5
- W @ Hornets 118-100 Apr 10, 2026
- W vs Bucks 137-111 Apr 8, 2026
- L @ Magic 107-123 Apr 6, 2026
- W @ 76ers 116-93 Apr 4, 2026
- W vs Timberwolves 113-108 Apr 2, 2026
Pacers last 5
- L vs 76ers 94-105 Apr 10, 2026
- W @ Nets 123-94 Apr 9, 2026
- L vs Timberwolves 104-124 Apr 7, 2026
- L @ Cavaliers 108-117 Apr 5, 2026
- L @ Hornets 108-129 Apr 3, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 17, 2026 Pacers @ Pistons 78-121
- Nov 24, 2025 Pistons @ Pacers 122-117
- Nov 17, 2025 Pacers @ Pistons 112-127
More NBA Games on Apr 12, 2026
- Final
Washington Wizards2-1117
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1130Top: Tomlin 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3101
Toronto Raptors2-1136Top: Barrett 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1117
Miami Heat0-3143Top: Hield 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2108
Boston Celtics1-1113Top: Scheierman 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1110
New York Knicks0-396Top: McBride 21 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3106
Philadelphia 76ers3-1126Top: Ryan 22 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2107
Los Angeles Lakers3-0131Top: Tshiebwe 29 PTS, 17 REBBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3126
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0132Top: Fears 36 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1128
San Antonio Spurs1-2118Top: Strawther 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-2128
Dallas Mavericks1-2149Top: Poulakidas 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3110
Portland Trail Blazers2-0122Top: Achiuwa 27 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1135
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0103Top: Bouyea 27 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3110
Los Angeles Clippers1-2115Top: Curry 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies3-0101
Houston Rockets3-0132Top: Whitehead 26 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pistons vs Pacers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27; Pacers visit the Bucks Oct 26.
Pistons vs Pacers FAQs
Who won Pistons vs Pacers on Apr 12, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 133-121 on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Paul Reed led the Pistons with 26 points.
What are the Pistons and Pacers records?
After this game the Pistons were 60-22 and the Pacers were 19-63 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pistons vs Pacers?
Paul Reed scored 26 for the Pistons. Quenton Jackson scored 21 for the Pacers.
Who leads the Pistons vs Pacers season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Pistons vs Pacers game?
The Pistons beat the Pacers 121-78 on Jan 17, 2026 at home.
Where was Pistons vs Pacers played?
At Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the home arena of the Indiana Pacers.
What was the score by quarter in Pistons vs Pacers?
Pistons-Pacers: Q1 41-27, Q2 40-36, Q3 27-26, Q4 25-32.
What is next for the Pistons and Pacers?
Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Pacers visit the Bucks on Monday, October 26 at 8:00 PM ET.