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Rockets vs Pistons final: the Houston Rockets beat the Detroit Pistons 111-104 on January 23, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 28 | 24 | 34 | 25 | 111 |
| Pistons | 20 | 32 | 20 | 32 | 104 |
Top Performers
Rockets
- 32 PTS Kevin Durant
- 10 REB Jabari Smith Jr.
- 7 AST Amen Thompson
Pistons
- 18 PTS Jalen Duren
- 8 REB Ausar Thompson
- 8 AST Cade Cunningham
Rockets vs Pistons Box Score
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant F | 40 | 32 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11-19 | 5-11 | 5-6 | +18 |
| Josh Okogie G | 34 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 37 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5-9 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 30 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6-11 | 0-1 | 7-10 | +2 |
| Amen Thompson G | 39 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5-11 | 0-0 | 5-5 | +11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 15 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1-4 | 1-2 | 1-2 | +3 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 25 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-15 | 1-7 | 5-5 | -5 |
| Clint Capela C | 16 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +6 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham G | 37 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5-13 | 0-4 | 2-3 | -10 |
| Tobias Harris F | 25 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 0-3 | 2-3 | -16 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -14 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 26 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 3-5 | -15 |
| Jalen Duren C | 26 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-13 | 0-0 | 4-4 | -15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 25 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-9 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +4 |
| Ron Holland F | 25 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5-7 | 1-3 | 2-3 | +2 |
| Javonte Green GF | 16 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-2 | +12 |
| Jaden Ivey G | 13 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 19 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +14 |
Rockets vs Pistons Recap
The Rockets beat the Pistons with a 34-20 third quarter that turned a tied game into a 14-point lead. Houston improved to 27-16, while Detroit fell to 32-11.
The first half ended Rockets 52-52 Pistons, with Detroit winning the second quarter 32-24. Houston then led 86-72 after three quarters. The Rockets made 24 of 30 free throws, while the Pistons made 17 of 24, and Houston outrebounded Detroit 43-35.
Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 32 points, and Jabari Smith Jr. added 10 rebounds. Jalen Duren topped the Pistons with 18 points, and Cade Cunningham handed out 8 assists. Detroit made 40 of 84 shots, including 7 of 32 from three-point range, and committed 16 turnovers to Houston's 15.
The number to know: 7 of 32. The Pistons' three-point shooting left them unable to answer Houston's third quarter.
Team Stats
| Rockets | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 39-79 | Field Goals | 40-84 |
| 49.4% | FG % | 47.6% |
| 9-26 | 3-Pointers | 7-32 |
| 34.6% | 3P % | 21.9% |
| 24-30 | Free Throws | 17-24 |
| 80.0% | FT % | 70.8% |
| 43 | Rebounds | 35 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 21 | Assists | 22 |
| 11 | Steals | 9 |
| 7 | Blocks | 4 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 18 | Fouls | 24 |
| 14 | Biggest Lead | 4 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets | 55.1% | 14.0% | 31.6% | 0.304 |
 Pistons | 51.8% | 14.5% | 22.5% | 0.202 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Rockets vs Pistons Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, January 23, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Rockets vs Pistons Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Rockets last 5
- L @ 76ers 122-128 Jan 22, 2026
- W vs Spurs 111-106 Jan 20, 2026
- W vs Pelicans 119-110 Jan 18, 2026
- W vs Timberwolves 110-105 Jan 16, 2026
- L vs Thunder 91-111 Jan 15, 2026
Pistons last 5
- W @ Pelicans 112-104 Jan 21, 2026
- W vs Celtics 104-103 Jan 19, 2026
- W vs Pacers 121-78 Jan 17, 2026
- W vs Suns 108-105 Jan 15, 2026
- L vs Clippers 92-98 Jan 10, 2026
Previous meetings
- Oct 24, 2025 Pistons @ Rockets 115-111
More NBA Games on Jan 23, 2026
- Final
Phoenix Suns1-1103
Atlanta Hawks2-1110Top: Booker 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3118
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1123Top: Mitchell 33 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-1130
Brooklyn Nets0-3126Top: Pritchard 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1117
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0114Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 47 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3133
Memphis Grizzlies3-0127Top: Bey 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1102
Milwaukee Bucks0-3100Top: Antetokounmpo 22 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1110Top: Mamukelashvili 22 PTSBox score ›
That covers Rockets vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Rockets host the Hawks Oct 26; Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27.
Rockets vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Rockets vs Pistons on Jan 23, 2026?
The Houston Rockets beat the Detroit Pistons 111-104 on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 32 points.
What are the Rockets and Pistons records?
After this game the Rockets were 27-16 and the Pistons were 32-11 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Rockets vs Pistons?
Kevin Durant scored 32 for the Rockets. Jalen Duren scored 18 for the Pistons.
Who leads the Rockets vs Pistons season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Rockets vs Pistons game?
The Pistons beat the Rockets 115-111 on Oct 24, 2025 on the road.
Where was Rockets vs Pistons played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
What was the score by quarter in Rockets vs Pistons?
Rockets-Pistons: Q1 28-20, Q2 24-32, Q3 34-20, Q4 25-32.
What is next for the Rockets and Pistons?
Rockets host the Hawks on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET; Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.