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Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Detroit Pistons (7-3) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons.

NBAWednesday, November 18, 2026

Detroit Pistons7-3

8:00 PM ETNov 18, 2026

New Orleans Pelicans4-7

DateNov 18, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com

Team comparison

Detroit PistonsNew Orleans Pelicans

Points per game

112.7

117.5

Points allowed per game

104.6

122.4

7-3Record4-7

1st in Central DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division

4-1Road record / home record3-3

WLLWWLast 5LLLWW

W1StreakL3

Team stats

Detroit PistonsNew Orleans Pelicans

W1StreakL3

Points Against

104.6

122.4

7-3Last Ten Games4-6

Points Per Game

112.7

117.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

44.0

42.4

Assists Per Game

27.3

24.7

Blocks Per Game

6.5

4.7

Steals Per Game

9.5

10.4

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.7

0.5

Total Turnovers Per Game

14.5

16.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Detroit Pistons

Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise

Out

Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain

Out

New Orleans Pelicans

Trendon Watford F · Ankle

Out

Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise

Out

Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Detroit PistonsWLLWW

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

New Orleans PelicansLLLWW

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

Nov 2, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 135-134

Season series

Series starts 11/18

Dec 30, 2026NO 0, DET 0

Nov 18, 2026DET 0, NO 0

Team pages

Detroit Pistons
Schedule, roster and stats

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans?

The game is on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

How can I watch Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans?

TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com.

What are the records of the Detroit Pistons and New Orleans Pelicans?

Detroit Pistons: 7-3. New Orleans Pelicans: 4-7.

Who is injured for Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Listed out or doubtful: Detroit Pistons: Isaiah Joe, Jalen Duren. New Orleans Pelicans: Trendon Watford, Yves Missi. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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