Houston Rockets @ Detroit Pistons: Mar 25, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
3-0 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, March 25, 2027
Detroit PistonsPistons
3-0 · Home

Rockets vs Pistons tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Thursday, March 25, 2027 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit. TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), WMYD TV20 (Pistons).

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

Date & time
Thursday, March 25, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Pistons WMYD TV20
Stream
NBA League PassRockets: Space City Home Network app · Pistons: DAZN
Arena
Little Caesars ArenaDetroit

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
Fred VanVleetRocketsGDay-To-DayRestOct 24, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGDay-To-DayForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCDay-To-DayRestOct 24, 2026
Ausar ThompsonPistonsG-FDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026
Jalen DurenPistonsCOutHamstringOct 24, 2026

Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Pistons

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Pistons Preview

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

They split last season's series 1-1. The Pistons rank 3rd in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Kevin Durant (24.0 points per game) and Cade Cunningham (21.3 points per game).

Rockets vs Pistons Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Pistons Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 3 GPPistons 3 GP
121.0#8
Points per game
118.3#11
111.3#11
Opponent points
105.7#5
49.8%#4
Field goal %
47.3%#11
41.7%#3
Three-point %
42.0%#2
84.8%#4
Free throw %
77.9%#11
43.0#18
Rebounds
52.0#2
28.0#6
Assists
28.7#4
9.3#14
Steals
6.3#27
4.0#21
Blocks
7.7#3
14.7#10
Turnovers
17.0#21

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
3Grizzlies3-0–
4Thunder3-0–
5Rockets3-0–
6Trail Blazers2-00.5
7Nuggets1-11.5

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hawks2-11.0

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Rockets vs Pistons FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Pistons start?

The Houston Rockets play the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, March 25, 2027 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Pistons on?

Local TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), WMYD TV20 (Pistons). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Rockets and Pistons records?

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

Who is injured for Rockets vs Pistons?

As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 25: Fred VanVleet (Rockets, day-to-day, rest); Marcus Smart (Rockets, day-to-day, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, day-to-day, rest); Ausar Thompson (Pistons, day-to-day, ankle); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring).

How did Rockets vs Pistons go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Rockets vs Pistons game?

The Rockets beat the Pistons 111-104 on Jan 23, 2026 on the road.

Where is Rockets vs Pistons being played?

At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.

Is Rockets vs Pistons on NBA League Pass?

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