Detroit Pistons @ New Orleans Pelicans: Nov 18, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Detroit PistonsPistons
2-0 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Pistons vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: WMYD TV20 (Pistons), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

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

Date & time
Wednesday, November 18, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassPistons: DAZN · Pelicans: Pelicans+
Arena
Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans

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
Ausar ThompsonPistonsG-FDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026
Jalen DurenPistonsCOutHamstringOct 24, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCDay-To-DayKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Pistons

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pistons vs Pelicans Preview

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

The Pistons won last season's series 2-0. The Pistons rank 1st in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Duncan Robinson (19.0 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Pistons vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Pistons vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Pistons 2 GPPelicans 3 GP
124.5#5
Points per game
124.7#3
112.0#11
Opponent points
128.0#28
49.1%#5
Field goal %
47.8%#9
42.3%#1
Three-point %
30.9%#20
84.6%#5
Free throw %
86.2%#2
51.0#4
Rebounds
45.7#11
30.5#2
Assists
24.7#19
7.5#23
Steals
11.7#4
6.0#8
Blocks
5.3#12
18.0#23
Turnovers
15.7#15

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
176ers3-0–
2Raptors2-00.5
3Pistons2-00.5
4Hawks2-11.0
5Wizards2-11.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
12Jazz1-22.0
13Kings0-22.5
14Pelicans0-33.0
15Warriors0-33.0

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Pistons vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Pistons vs Pelicans start?

The Detroit Pistons play the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Pistons vs Pelicans on?

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

What are the Pistons and Pelicans records?

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

Who is injured for Pistons vs Pelicans?

As of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24: Ausar Thompson (Pistons, day-to-day, ankle); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did Pistons vs Pelicans go last season?

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

Who won the last Pistons vs Pelicans game?

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

Where is Pistons vs Pelicans being played?

At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Is Pistons vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

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