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New Orleans Pelicans 130, Detroit Pistons 136: final score and stats

Detroit Pistons beat New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans Pelicans 130 to Detroit Pistons 136, on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans.

NBASunday, March 23, 2025
DateMar 23, 2025
Start time3:00 PM ET
VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TVFanDuel SN DET, GCSEN, Pelicans.com, NBA League Pass
Attendance20,062

Line score

Team1234T
New Orleans Pelicans27323239130
Detroit Pistons36322543136

Top performers

New Orleans Pelicans
PointsCJ McCollum · 40
ReboundsKarlo Matkovic · 11
RatingCJ McCollum · 40 PTS, 7 AST
Detroit Pistons
PointsRonald Holland II · 26
ReboundsJalen Duren · 12
AssistsRonald Holland II · 6
RatingRonald Holland II · 26 PTS, 6 AST

Team comparison

New Orleans PelicansDetroit Pistons
Points per game
116.5
115.5
Points allowed per game
125.6
107.8
19-53Record40-32
5th in Southwest DivisionStanding1st in Central Division
1-4Road record / home record3-2
LLLLLLast 5WWLLW
L5StreakW2

Team stats

New Orleans PelicansDetroit Pistons
49-85FG47-86
Field Goal %
58
55
20-403PT13-27
Three Point %
50
48
12-16FT29-40
Free Throw %
75
73
Rebounds
37
32
Offensive Rebounds
10
11
Defensive Rebounds
27
21
Assists
35
26
Steals
3
6
Blocks
5
2
Turnovers
17
6
Team Turnovers
1
2
Total Turnovers
18
8
Technical Fouls
0
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

Box score

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Kelly Olynyk25104-71-31-258502236-8
Karlo Matkovic1684-70-00-0110300566+11
CJ McCollum374016-285-123-557210142+3
Bruce Brown35125-91-21-2120000120
Jose Alvarado28104-82-30-048220134+2
Jamal Cain1341-20-02-210001011-9
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl32134-63-52-268200152-4
Keion Brooks Jr.2152-41-30-010002012-15
Antonio Reeves331-11-10-000000001-3
Jordan Hawkins31258-136-113-332300034-7
Team13049-8520-4012-1637351735102730

Detroit Pistons

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Tobias Harris32147-150-40-034010122-6
Jalen Duren29228-110-06-9122300664-4
Malik Beasley29134-114-61-142010221+3
Dennis Schroder35164-121-57-815120102-3
Ausar Thompson950-00-05-611100014-2
Simone Fontecchio1983-62-30-021000020+6
Lindy Waters III731-21-10-001000000+6
Ronald Holland II362610-141-35-1156010144+2
Isaiah Stewart1994-61-10-032102032+10
Marcus Sasser26206-93-45-512010011+18
Team13647-8613-2729-403226662112120

Recent form

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
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

Season series

DET wins series 2-0
Mar 23, 2025NO 130, DET 136
Mar 17, 2025DET 127, NO 81

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Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons won, 136-130, on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

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

New Orleans Pelicans 130, Detroit Pistons 136.

Who were the top performers?

New Orleans Pelicans: CJ McCollum (40 points). Detroit Pistons: Ronald Holland II (26 points).

Where is New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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