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Indiana Pacers 78, Detroit Pistons 121: final score and stats

Detroit Pistons beat Indiana Pacers, Indiana Pacers 78 to Detroit Pistons 121, on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers.

NBASaturday, January 17, 2026
Final
DateJan 17, 2026
Start time7:30 PM ET
VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TVFanDuel SN IN, NBA League Pass, FanDuel SN DET
Attendance20,062

Line score

Team1234T
Indiana Pacers1114282578
Detroit Pistons31283329121

Top performers

Indiana Pacers
PointsJarace Walker · 13
ReboundsMicah Potter · 9
AssistsMicah Potter · 5
RatingTony Bradley · 12 PTS
Detroit Pistons
PointsCade Cunningham · 16
ReboundsJalen Duren · 8
AssistsCade Cunningham · 5
RatingJalen Duren · 15 PTS, 8 REB

Team comparison

Indiana PacersDetroit Pistons
Points per game
111.6
112.7
Points allowed per game
114.0
104.6
10-33Record30-10
3rd in Central DivisionStanding1st in Central Division
3-3Road record / home record3-2
WLLWLLast 5WLLWW
W1StreakW1

Team stats

Indiana PacersDetroit Pistons
28-79FG46-93
Field Goal %
35
49
8-353PT16-34
Three Point %
23
47
14-27FT13-19
Free Throw %
52
68
Rebounds
42
51
Offensive Rebounds
6
7
Defensive Rebounds
36
44
Assists
18
32
Steals
13
15
Blocks
2
6
Turnovers
24
19
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
25
19
Technical Fouls
1
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Indiana Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton G · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Johnny Furphy G · Knee - Surgery
Out
Ben Sheppard G · Knee
Out
Aaron Nesmith G · Knee - Soreness
Day-To-Day
Detroit Pistons
Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise
Out
Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Ugonna Onyenso C · Foot
Day-To-Day

Box score

Indiana Pacers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Jarace Walker26134-122-53-652410141-31
Jay Huff1331-31-30-011000013-18
Ben Sheppard1482-31-23-500011001-26
Quenton Jackson2083-100-32-212520013-33
Johnny Furphy2452-61-20-250521050-34
Isaiah Jackson17105-70-00-150200324-13
Tony Bradley18125-61-11-131210031-11
Micah Potter3320-30-22-295210091-17
Ethan Thompson29103-131-83-652210142-14
Kam Jones2921-100-40-243110130-14
Taelon Peter1752-61-50-042130042-4
Team7828-798-3514-2742182413263618

Detroit Pistons

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Tobias Harris1873-51-10-054310052+27
Duncan Robinson22166-94-60-022100021+40
Jalen Duren23156-120-03-584110173+30
Cade Cunningham21166-142-32-235200033+31
Ausar Thompson1672-30-03-571131165+29
Paul Reed1031-10-01-250210140+1
Ronald Holland II2473-70-11-163121243+18
Isaiah Stewart2173-71-20-075211163+20
Javonte Green20166-94-60-030010030+6
Caris LeVert20104-100-42-2142120120
Marcus Sasser1293-72-61-210110012+4
Jaden Ivey2152-71-40-020101022+5
Daniss Jenkins1231-21-10-014230100+4
Team12146-9316-3413-1951321915674426

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 114-101
Nov 9, 2026 · at Dallas MavericksL 122-125
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsL 102-114
Nov 4, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 107-103
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Atlanta HawksL 104-108
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

Season series

DET leads series 3-0
Apr 12, 2026DET 133, IND 121
Jan 17, 2026IND 78, DET 121
Nov 24, 2025DET 122, IND 117
Nov 17, 2025IND 112, DET 127

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons won, 121-78, on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

What was the final score of Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons?

Indiana Pacers 78, Detroit Pistons 121.

Who were the top performers?

Indiana Pacers: Jarace Walker (13 points). Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham (16 points).

Where is Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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