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ClippersGolden State Warriors @ Detroit Pistons: Mar 20, 2026
Warriors vs Pistons final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 on March 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 26 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 101 |
| Pistons | 21 | 36 | 30 | 28 | 115 |
Top Performers
Warriors
- 15 PTS Brandin Podziemski
- 6 REB Brandin Podziemski
- 6 AST Draymond Green
Pistons
- 23 PTS Jalen Duren
- 7 REB Daniss Jenkins
- 8 AST Daniss Jenkins
Warriors vs Pistons Box Score
Golden State Warriors
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green F | 22 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Brandin Podziemski G | 30 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4-10 | 2-4 | 5-6 | -6 |
| Gui Santos F | 29 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4-10 | 1-4 | 4-4 | -3 |
| Kristaps Porziņģis FC | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 2-2 | -6 |
| De'Anthony Melton G | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5-14 | 2-6 | 2-3 | -21 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| L.J. Cryer G | 16 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-6 | 3-5 | 1-1 | +2 |
| Will Richard G | 28 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-5 | 1-2 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Malevy Leons F | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Omer Faruk Yurtseven C | 20 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3-7 | 0-0 | 2-6 | +2 |
| Pat Spencer G | 22 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3-6 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Gary Payton II G | 24 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-8 | 1-2 | 1-2 | -3 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Robinson F | 29 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-9 | 2-6 | 1-2 | +37 |
| Tobias Harris F | 25 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-10 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +29 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 24 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 4-10 | 0-1 | 0-2 | +17 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 38 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7-12 | 1-3 | 7-7 | +13 |
| Jalen Duren C | 21 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8-12 | 0-0 | 7-9 | +14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tolu Smith FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Paul Reed F | 22 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6-12 | 0-3 | 3-6 | +6 |
| Chaz Lanier G | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Ron Holland F | 21 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5-6 | 0-1 | 1-2 | -26 |
| Javonte Green GF | 20 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Caris LeVert G | 21 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-9 | 0-3 | 1-1 | +1 |
Warriors vs Pistons Recap
The Pistons beat the Warriors by outscoring them 36-24 in the second quarter. Detroit moved to 51-19, while Golden State fell to 33-37.
The Warriors led 26-21 after the first quarter. Then the Pistons took the second and trailed no more. Detroit led 57-50 at halftime and 87-73 after three quarters. The Pistons committed 13 turnovers to the Warriors' 25.
Jalen Duren scored 23 points for Detroit. Daniss Jenkins added 8 assists and 7 rebounds. For Golden State, Brandin Podziemski led with 15 points and 6 rebounds, and Draymond Green had 6 assists. The Pistons shot 45 of 86 from the field, while the Warriors made 35 of 76.
The number to know: 25 turnovers. Golden State gave the ball away 12 more times than Detroit, and that cost it possessions in a 14-point loss.
Team Stats
| Warriors | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 35-76 | Field Goals | 45-86 |
| 46.1% | FG % | 52.3% |
| 12-33 | 3-Pointers | 5-21 |
| 36.4% | 3P % | 23.8% |
| 19-26 | Free Throws | 20-29 |
| 73.1% | FT % | 69.0% |
| 38 | Rebounds | 35 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 23 | Assists | 29 |
| 6 | Steals | 16 |
| 6 | Blocks | 4 |
| 25 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 17 | Fouls | 20 |
| 9 | Biggest Lead | 24 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Warriors | 53.9% | 22.2% | 27.8% | 0.250 |
 Pistons | 55.2% | 11.6% | 24.3% | 0.233 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Warriors vs Pistons Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, March 20, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Warriors NBC Sports Bay Area · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Warriors vs Pistons Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Warriors last 5
- L @ Celtics 99-120 Mar 18, 2026
- W @ Wizards 125-117 Mar 16, 2026
- L @ Knicks 107-110 Mar 15, 2026
- L vs Timberwolves 117-127 Mar 13, 2026
- L vs Bulls 124-130 Mar 10, 2026
Pistons last 5
- W @ Wizards 117-95 Mar 19, 2026
- W @ Wizards 130-117 Mar 17, 2026
- L @ Raptors 108-119 Mar 15, 2026
- W vs Grizzlies 126-110 Mar 13, 2026
- W vs 76ers 131-109 Mar 12, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 30, 2026 Pistons @ Warriors 131-124
More NBA Games on Mar 20, 2026
- Final
New York Knicks1-393
Brooklyn Nets0-492Top: Towns 26 PTS, 15 REBBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-295
Houston Rockets4-0117Top: Durant 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers3-0108
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1104Top: Grant 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics3-1117
Memphis Grizzlies4-0112Top: Brown 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1115
Denver Nuggets1-2121Top: Murray 31 PTSBox score ›
That covers Warriors vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Warriors visit the Timberwolves Oct 28; Pistons host the Hornets Oct 28.
Warriors vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Warriors vs Pistons on Mar 20, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Jalen Duren led the Pistons with 23 points.
What are the Warriors and Pistons records?
After this game the Warriors were 33-37 and the Pistons were 51-19 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Warriors vs Pistons?
Brandin Podziemski scored 15 for the Warriors. Jalen Duren scored 23 for the Pistons.
Who leads the Warriors vs Pistons season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Warriors vs Pistons game?
The Pistons beat the Warriors 131-124 on Jan 30, 2026 on the road.
Where was Warriors vs Pistons played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
What was the score by quarter in Warriors vs Pistons?
Warriors-Pistons: Q1 26-21, Q2 24-36, Q3 23-30, Q4 28-28.
What is next for the Warriors and Pistons?
Warriors visit the Timberwolves on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Pistons host the Hornets on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.