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

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) visit the Detroit Pistons (7-3) on Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans.

NBAWednesday, December 30, 2026

New Orleans Pelicans4-7

7:00 PM ETDec 30, 2026

Detroit Pistons7-3

DateDec 30, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com

Team comparison

New Orleans PelicansDetroit Pistons

Points per game

117.5

112.7

Points allowed per game

122.4

104.6

4-7Record7-3

5th in Southwest DivisionStanding1st in Central Division

1-4Road record / home record3-2

LLLWWLast 5WLLWW

L3StreakW1

Team stats

New Orleans PelicansDetroit Pistons

L3StreakW1

Points Against

122.4

104.6

4-6Last Ten Games7-3

Points Per Game

117.5

112.7

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

42.4

44.0

Assists Per Game

24.7

27.3

Blocks Per Game

4.7

6.5

Steals Per Game

10.4

9.5

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.5

0.7

Total Turnovers Per Game

16.5

14.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Orleans Pelicans

Trendon Watford F · Ankle

Out

Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise

Out

Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis

Day-To-Day

Detroit Pistons

Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise

Out

Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain

Out

Recent form

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

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

Season series

Series starts 11/18

Dec 30, 2026NO 0, DET 0

Nov 18, 2026DET 0, NO 0

Team pages

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

Detroit Pistons
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Frequently asked questions

What time is New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons?

The game is on Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

How can I watch New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons?

TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com.

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

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

Who is injured for New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons?

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

Where is New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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