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Kings112Detroit Pistons @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Dec 22, 2026
Pistons vs Thunder tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City. Watch it on NBC and Peacock.
How to Watch Pistons vs Thunder: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Tuesday, December 22, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- Watch on
- NBC and Peacock Free over the air
- Stream
- PeacockAlso on NBA League Pass
- Arena
- PayCom CenterOklahoma City
Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.
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Injury Report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Topic |  Thunder | G | Day-To-Day | Back | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Otega Oweh | Thunder | G | Out For Season | Achilles | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Thomas Sorber | Thunder | C | Day-To-Day | Knee | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Ausar Thompson |  Pistons | G-F | Day-To-Day | Ankle | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Jalen Duren | Pistons | C | Out | Hamstring | Oct 24, 2026 |
Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Pistons
Cade CunninghamG · 3 GP21.3PTS4.7REB8.0AST
Duncan RobinsonF · 3 GP19.7PTS2.0REB2.3AST
John CollinsF-C · 3 GP15.0PTS7.7REB0.7AST
Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderG-F · 3 GP27.7PTS4.7REB4.0AST
Jalen WilliamsG-F · 3 GP13.7PTS4.7REB3.3AST
Chet HolmgrenF-C · 3 GP12.0PTS9.3REB1.3AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Pistons vs Thunder Preview
The Pistons are 3-0 this season, while the Thunder are 3-0 this season.
They split last season's series 1-1. The Pistons rank 4th in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Cade Cunningham (21.3 points per game) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.7 points per game).
Pistons vs Thunder Head-to-Head
Previous meetings
- Mar 30, 2026 Pistons @ Thunder 110-114
- Feb 25, 2026 Thunder @ Pistons 116-124
Pistons vs Thunder Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
More NBA Games on Dec 22, 2026
- 7:00 PM ET Local TV
- 10:30 PM ET NBC, Peacock
This Pistons vs Thunder page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Pistons visit the Hawks Dec 23; Thunder visit the Pelicans Dec 23.
Pistons vs Thunder FAQs
What time does Pistons vs Thunder start?
The Detroit Pistons play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).
What channel is Pistons vs Thunder on?
Pistons vs Thunder airs nationally on NBC and Peacock. Stream it on Peacock.
What are the Pistons and Thunder records?
Going into this game the Pistons were 3-0 and the Thunder were 3-0 this season.
Who is injured for Pistons vs Thunder?
As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 25: Nikola Topic (Thunder, day-to-day, back); Otega Oweh (Thunder, out for season, achilles); Thomas Sorber (Thunder, day-to-day, knee); Ausar Thompson (Pistons, day-to-day, ankle); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring).
How did Pistons vs Thunder go last season?
The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.
Who won the last Pistons vs Thunder game?
The Thunder beat the Pistons 114-110 on Mar 30, 2026 at home.
Where is Pistons vs Thunder being played?
At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Can I watch Pistons vs Thunder for free?
Yes. NBC and Peacock games air free over the air on NBC with an antenna, and stream on Peacock with a subscription.