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Detroit Pistons 127, New Orleans Pelicans 81: final score and stats

Detroit Pistons beat New Orleans Pelicans, Detroit Pistons 127 to New Orleans Pelicans 81, on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons.

NBAMonday, March 17, 2025
DateMar 17, 2025
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, FanDuel SN DET, NBA League Pass
Attendance17,398

Line score

Team1234T
Detroit Pistons35282539127
New Orleans Pelicans1319311881

Top performers

Detroit Pistons
PointsCade Cunningham · 24
ReboundsSimone Fontecchio · 7
AssistsCade Cunningham · 8
RatingCade Cunningham · 24 PTS, 8 AST
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsZion Williamson · 30
ReboundsYves Missi · 10
AssistsCJ McCollum · 5
RatingZion Williamson · 30 PTS, 6 REB

Team comparison

Detroit PistonsNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
115.5
116.5
Points allowed per game
107.8
125.6
38-31Record18-51
1st in Central DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
5-1Road record / home record3-5
WWLLWLast 5LLLLL
W2StreakL5

Team stats

Detroit PistonsNew Orleans Pelicans
46-84FG28-86
Field Goal %
55
33
13-353PT5-32
Three Point %
37
16
22-29FT20-30
Free Throw %
76
67
Rebounds
50
39
Offensive Rebounds
11
13
Defensive Rebounds
39
26
Assists
33
18
Steals
10
7
Blocks
7
6
Turnovers
13
16
Team Turnovers
1
1
Total Turnovers
14
17
Technical Fouls
1
2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Detroit Pistons
Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise
Out
Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Ugonna Onyenso C · Foot
Day-To-Day
New Orleans Pelicans
Dejounte Murray G · Ankle
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Out
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Bryce McGowens G · Elbow - Infection
Day-To-Day

Box score

Detroit Pistons

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Tobias Harris2593-80-43-460000152+16
Jalen Duren2294-60-01-276002163+11
Tim Hardaway Jr.2183-82-50-030000030+6
Cade Cunningham302410-161-23-448410043+21
Ausar Thompson1893-40-13-443112131+4
Simone Fontecchio22239-105-50-070110162+24
Lindy Waters III600-20-10-022110020+16
Paul Reed1031-21-10-041220221+18
Ronald Holland II20103-40-14-623021113+34
Isaiah Stewart1663-30-00-051012233+17
Malik Beasley24114-143-120-043300131+31
Dennis Schroder19122-40-08-905110000+17
Marcus Sasser731-31-30-021000110+15
Team12746-8413-3522-29503313107113919

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Kelly Olynyk2493-61-32-233111033-10
Zion Williamson28309-180-012-1563302243-18
Trey Murphy III100-00-00-000100000-1
Yves Missi22124-70-04-6100002280-16
CJ McCollum3031-150-71-545020220-19
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl1863-40-10-011210012-30
Karlo Matkovic2073-40-01-170120432-17
Mo Bamba800-10-10-041100220-15
Bruce Brown1621-40-00-010100101-19
Jose Alvarado2831-101-90-114000013-21
Antonio Reeves1731-61-40-000310001-22
Jordan Hawkins2862-112-70-021301020-42
Team8128-865-3220-3039181676132615

Recent form

Nov 12, 2026 · at Washington WizardsW 144-140
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 122-111
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Los Angeles LakersL 116-121
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 106-112
Nov 2, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 124-91
Nov 13, 2026 · vs Memphis GrizzliesL 111-142
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsL 111-145
Nov 9, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 87-138
Nov 8, 2026 · at LA ClippersL 123-139
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 109-115

Season series

DET leads series 1-0
Mar 23, 2025NO 130, DET 136
Mar 17, 2025DET 127, NO 81

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Detroit Pistons won, 127-81, on Monday, March 17, 2025.

What was the final score of Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Detroit Pistons 127, New Orleans Pelicans 81.

Who were the top performers?

Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham (24 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (30 points).

Where is Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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