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Detroit Pistons 112, New Orleans Pelicans 104: final score and stats

Detroit Pistons beat New Orleans Pelicans, Detroit Pistons 112 to New Orleans Pelicans 104, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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.

NBAWednesday, January 21, 2026
DateJan 21, 2026
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, FanDuel SN DET, NBA League Pass
Attendance15,502

Line score

Team1234T
Detroit Pistons34342123112
New Orleans Pelicans30322220104

Top performers

Detroit Pistons
PointsJalen Duren · 20
ReboundsJalen Duren · 15
AssistsDaniss Jenkins · 4
RatingJalen Duren · 20 PTS, 15 REB
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsSaddiq Bey · 20
ReboundsMicah Peavy · 7
AssistsDerik Queen · 8
RatingMicah Peavy · 17 PTS, 7 REB, 4 STL

Team comparison

Detroit PistonsNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
112.7
116.9
Points allowed per game
104.6
124.3
32-10Record10-36
1st in Central DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
4-1Road record / home record3-4
WLLWWLast 5LLLLW
W1StreakL4

Team stats

Detroit PistonsNew Orleans Pelicans
39-88FG36-86
Field Goal %
44
42
15-393PT7-32
Three Point %
38
22
19-24FT25-30
Free Throw %
79
83
Rebounds
47
46
Offensive Rebounds
13
14
Defensive Rebounds
34
32
Assists
26
19
Steals
12
13
Blocks
8
6
Turnovers
18
17
Team Turnovers
2
2
Total Turnovers
20
19
Technical Fouls
1
0

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
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Out
Bennedict Mathurin G · Thumb - Sprain
Out
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out

Box score

Detroit Pistons

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Tobias Harris31104-132-60-063300152+8
Duncan Robinson29155-114-91-243211132+20
Jalen Duren30207-110-06-61532125103+13
Ausar Thompson28125-100-02-293030452+12
Daniss Jenkins27175-122-65-714522013+5
Ronald Holland II1862-41-11-222020113-1
Isaiah Stewart2483-71-41-163202062-9
Javonte Green1483-42-30-020131111-2
Marcus Sasser2193-111-52-214000010+1
Jaden Ivey1872-52-51-211300013-7
Team11239-8815-3919-24472618128133421

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Zion Williamson1542-50-00-340100130-10
Saddiq Bey29204-121-511-1132320122-5
Trey Murphy III35176-192-93-342521040-5
Derik Queen2352-20-01-248411132-8
Jeremiah Fears20124-80-24-450120142-12
Kevon Looney1042-20-00-070000250-1
Karlo Matkovic1452-31-20-020001025+3
Yves Missi2642-40-00-062102334-2
Jordan Poole28114-170-73-422120023+4
Micah Peavy27177-113-50-072141430-1
Bryce McGowens1351-30-23-321000112-3
Team10436-867-3225-30461917136143220

Recent form

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
Oct 30, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsW 110-94
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
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 120-113

Season series

DET leads series 1-0
Mar 26, 2026NO 108, DET 129
Jan 21, 2026DET 112, NO 104

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Detroit Pistons won, 112-104, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

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

Detroit Pistons 112, New Orleans Pelicans 104.

Who were the top performers?

Detroit Pistons: Jalen Duren (20 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Saddiq Bey (20 points).

Where is Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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