Detroit Pistons @ Indiana Pacers: Dec 13, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Detroit PistonsPistons
4-1 · Away
5:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Indiana PacersPacers
2-3 · Home

Pistons vs Pacers tips off at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT) on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. TV: WMYD TV20 (Pistons), WTHR 13 (15 games) (Pacers).

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

Date & time
Sunday, December 13, 20265:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games)
Stream
NBA League PassPistons: DAZN · Pacers: DAZN
Arena
Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis

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
Aaron NesmithPacersG-FDay-To-DayHamstringOct 27, 2026
Andrew NembhardPacersGDay-To-DayNeckOct 26, 2026
Ben SheppardPacersGOutMeniscusOct 22, 2026
Ivica ZubacPacersCOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Obi ToppinPacersFDay-To-DayHandOct 27, 2026
T.J. McConnellPacersGOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Tyrese HaliburtonPacersGDay-To-DayHamstringOct 27, 2026
Ausar ThompsonPistonsG-FDay-To-DayAnkleOct 28, 2026
Isaiah JoePistonsGOutHipOct 26, 2026
Jalen DurenPistonsCOutHamstringOct 24, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Pistons

Pacers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pistons vs Pacers Preview

The Pistons are 4-1 this season and went 4-1 in their last 5 games, while the Pacers are 2-3 this season and went 2-3 in their last 5 games.

The Pistons won last season's series 4-0. The Pistons rank 7th in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Cade Cunningham (22.6 points per game) and Pascal Siakam (24.0 points per game).

Pistons vs Pacers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesPistons 4-0

Pistons last 5

Pacers last 5

Previous meetings

Pistons vs Pacers Season Stats 2026-27

Pistons 5 GPPacers 5 GP
109.8#23
Points per game
115.0#13
103.4#2
Opponent points
114.8#17
45.9%#14
Field goal %
47.2%#6
37.9%#7
Three-point %
31.2%#24
74.4%#22
Free throw %
72.7%#26
46.8#7
Rebounds
43.8#19
27.0#10
Assists
29.4#4
8.0#21
Steals
6.4#28
7.4#1
Blocks
4.8#16
15.6#17
Turnovers
14.8#12

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons4-1–
276ers4-1–
3Raptors3-10.5
6Hornets3-21.0
7Hawks2-32.0
8Pacers2-32.0
9Knicks2-32.0
10Wizards2-32.0

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This Pistons vs Pacers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Pistons host the Nets Dec 14; Pacers host the Warriors Dec 16.

Pistons vs Pacers FAQs

What time does Pistons vs Pacers start?

The Detroit Pistons play the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT).

What channel is Pistons vs Pacers on?

Local TV: WMYD TV20 (Pistons), WTHR 13 (15 games) (Pacers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Pistons and Pacers records?

Going into this game the Pistons were 4-1 and the Pacers were 2-3 this season.

Who is injured for Pistons vs Pacers?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28: Aaron Nesmith (Pacers, day-to-day, hamstring); Andrew Nembhard (Pacers, day-to-day, neck); Ben Sheppard (Pacers, out, meniscus); Ivica Zubac (Pacers, out, ankle); Johnny Furphy (Pacers, out for season, acl); Obi Toppin (Pacers, day-to-day, hand).

How did Pistons vs Pacers go last season?

The Pistons won the regular-season series 4-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Pistons vs Pacers game?

The Pistons beat the Pacers 133-121 on Apr 12, 2026 on the road.

Where is Pistons vs Pacers being played?

At Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the home arena of the Indiana Pacers.

Is Pistons vs Pacers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Pistons and Pacers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Pacers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.