Detroit Pistons @ Indiana Pacers: Mar 16, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Detroit PistonsPistons
3-0 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Indiana PacersPacers
2-2 · Home

Pistons vs Pacers tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, March 16, 2027 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Watch it on NBC and Peacock.

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

Date & time
Tuesday, March 16, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
NBC and Peacock Free over the air
Stream
PeacockAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Aaron NesmithPacersG-FDay-To-DayHamstringOct 26, 2026
Andrew NembhardPacersGDay-To-DayNeckOct 26, 2026
Ben SheppardPacersGOutMeniscusOct 22, 2026
Ivica ZubacPacersCOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
T.J. McConnellPacersGOutHamstringOct 21, 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

Pacers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pistons vs Pacers Preview

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

The Pistons won last season's series 4-0. The Pistons rank 11th in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Cade Cunningham (21.3 points per game) and Pascal Siakam (23.5 points per game).

Pistons vs Pacers Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Pistons vs Pacers Season Stats 2026-27

Pistons 3 GPPacers 4 GP
118.3#9
Points per game
116.5#14
105.7#4
Opponent points
115.0#16
47.3%#8
Field goal %
48.6%#5
42.0%#3
Three-point %
32.7%#16
77.9%#11
Free throw %
70.1%#29
52.0#2
Rebounds
43.0#20
28.7#5
Assists
29.3#3
6.3#28
Steals
6.8#24
7.7#4
Blocks
5.5#11
17.0#21
Turnovers
14.8#13

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hornets3-10.5
6Cavaliers2-11.0
7Hawks2-21.5
8Pacers2-21.5
9Wizards2-21.5
10Magic1-22.0

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Pistons vs Pacers FAQs

What time does Pistons vs Pacers start?

The Detroit Pistons play the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, March 16, 2027 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Pistons vs Pacers on?

Pistons vs Pacers airs nationally on NBC and Peacock. Stream it on Peacock.

What are the Pistons and Pacers records?

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

Who is injured for Pistons vs Pacers?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26: 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); T.J. McConnell (Pacers, out, hamstring).

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.

Can I watch Pistons vs Pacers for free?

Yes. NBC and Peacock games air free over the air on NBC with an antenna, and stream on Peacock with a subscription.