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Kings112Phoenix Suns @ Detroit Pistons: Dec 16, 2026
Suns vs Pistons tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit. TV: Arizona's Family Sports (Suns), WMYD TV20 (Pistons).
How to Watch Suns vs Pistons: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Wednesday, December 16, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- Watch on
- Local TV onlyLocal: Suns Arizona's Family Sports · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Stream
- NBA League PassSuns: Suns Live · 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
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Williams |  Suns | C | Out | Shoulder | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Oso Ighodaro | Suns | F | Out | Hip | Oct 21, 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 5:50 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Suns
Devin BookerG · 2 GP33.0PTS5.5REB4.5AST
Dillon BrooksG-F · 2 GP12.5PTS3.0REB2.5AST
Miles BridgesF · 2 GP12.0PTS5.5REB1.5AST
Pistons
Cade CunninghamG · 3 GP21.3PTS4.7REB8.0AST
Duncan RobinsonF · 3 GP19.7PTS2.0REB2.3AST
John CollinsF-C · 3 GP15.0PTS7.7REB0.7AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Suns vs Pistons Preview
The Suns are 1-1 this season, while the Pistons are 3-0 this season.
They split last season's series 1-1. The Pistons rank 2nd in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Devin Booker (33.0 points per game) and Cade Cunningham (21.3 points per game).
Suns vs Pistons Head-to-Head
Previous meetings
- Jan 29, 2026 Pistons @ Suns 96-114
- Jan 15, 2026 Suns @ Pistons 105-108
Suns vs Pistons Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
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This Suns vs Pistons page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Suns visit the Bucks Dec 18; Pistons host the Cavaliers Dec 18.
Suns vs Pistons FAQs
What time does Suns vs Pistons start?
The Phoenix Suns play the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).
What channel is Suns vs Pistons on?
Local TV: Arizona's Family Sports (Suns), WMYD TV20 (Pistons). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.
What are the Suns and Pistons records?
Going into this game the Suns were 1-1 and the Pistons were 3-0 this season.
Who is injured for Suns vs Pistons?
As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 25: Mark Williams (Suns, out, shoulder); Oso Ighodaro (Suns, out, hip); Ausar Thompson (Pistons, day-to-day, ankle); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring).
How did Suns vs Pistons go last season?
The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.
Who won the last Suns vs Pistons game?
The Suns beat the Pistons 114-96 on Jan 29, 2026 at home.
Where is Suns vs Pistons being played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
Is Suns vs Pistons on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Suns 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.