Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
Eastern Conference · Central Division · 2026-27
- Arena
- Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI 20,491 seats
- Head coach
- J. B. Bickerstaff
- Local TV
- WMYD TV20
3 NBA championships · NBA 26/27
Detroit Pistons playoffs: in the 2026 NBA Playoffs they lost in the East Conference Semifinals to the Cavaliers, 3-4. The 2027 race starts with the new season.
Detroit Pistons Score: Latest & Next Game
vs Boston CelticsTuesday, October 20 · 3:00 PM ETTV: NBC and PeacockDetroit Pistons Standings: Eastern Conference 2025-26 final
Every team starts 2026-27 at 0-0. This is how the East finished in 2025-26.
| # | Team | W-L | PCT | GB | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit PistonsPistons | 60-22 | .732 | – | 8-2 | W3 |
| 2 | Boston CelticsCeltics | 56-26 | .683 | 4.0 | 8-2 | W2 |
| 3 |  New York KnicksKnicks | 53-29 | .646 | 7.0 | 6-4 | L1 |
| 4 |  Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers | 52-30 | .634 | 8.0 | 7-3 | W1 |
| 5 |  Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 46-36 | .561 | 14.0 | 6-4 | W1 |
| 6 |  Atlanta HawksHawks | 46-36 | .561 | 14.0 | 6-4 | L1 |
| 7 |  Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 45-37 | .549 | 15.0 | 6-4 | W2 |
| 8 |  Orlando MagicMagic | 45-37 | .549 | 15.0 | 7-3 | L1 |
| 9 |  Charlotte HornetsHornets | 44-38 | .537 | 16.0 | 6-4 | W1 |
| 10 |  Miami HeatHeat | 43-39 | .524 | 17.0 | 5-5 | W2 |
| 11 |  Milwaukee BucksBucks | 32-50 | .390 | 28.0 | 3-7 | L1 |
| 12 |  Chicago BullsBulls | 31-51 | .378 | 29.0 | 2-8 | L2 |
| 13 |  Brooklyn NetsNets | 20-62 | .244 | 40.0 | 3-7 | L3 |
| 14 |  Indiana PacersPacers | 19-63 | .232 | 41.0 | 3-7 | L2 |
| 15 |  Washington WizardsWizards | 17-65 | .207 | 43.0 | 0-10 | L10 |
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Pistons Playoff Path & History
2026 NBA Playoffs · No. 1 seed
- East First Round vs (8) Magic · Pistons win 4-3
- East Conference Semifinals vs (4) Cavaliers · Cavaliers win 4-3
| Playoffs | Seed | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 NBA Playoffs | 1 | Lost in the East Conference Semifinals to the Cavaliers, 3-4 |
Seasons on file. Seeds 7 and 8 are the Play-In winners.
Detroit Pistons Scores & Results 2026-27
Latest results
No 2026-27 games played yet. Last season: 60-22.
Upcoming games ET
- Tue, Oct 20vs Celtics3:00 PMNBC, Peacock
- Fri, Oct 23@ Heat8:00 PMWMYD TV20
- Sun, Oct 25@ 76ers7:30 PMWMYD TV20
- Tue, Oct 27@ Knicks8:00 PMNBC, Peacock
- Wed, Oct 28vs Hornets7:00 PMWMYD TV20
Pistons Team Stats 2025-26 · last season
Regular-season averages, 82 games.
Pistons Key Players & Leaders
- Points23.9Cade Cunningham
- Rebounds10.5Jalen Duren
- Assists9.9Cade Cunningham
- Steals2.0Ausar Thompson
- Blocks0.9Ausar Thompson
Per game, Blocks.
Cade Cunningham23.9 PTS · 5.5 REB · 9.9 AST
Jalen Duren19.5 PTS · 10.5 REB · 2.0 AST
John Collins13.5 PTS · 5.4 REB · 1.0 AST
Duncan Robinson12.2 PTS · 2.7 REB · 2.1 AST
Isaiah Joe11.1 PTS · 2.5 REB · 1.3 AST
Pistons Injury Report
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Robinson | F | Day-To-Day | Back | May 16, 2026 |
| Kevin Huerter | G-F | Day-To-Day | Adductor | May 16, 2026 |
Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 13. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Pistons Season History
| Season | Regular season | PCT | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 60-22 | .732 | 7-7 |
The Detroit Pistons playoffs picture on this page (seed, series and results) updates after every game. Next up: vs Boston Celtics, Tue, Oct 20, 3:00 PM ET.
Detroit Pistons Playoffs FAQs
Are the Pistons in the playoffs?
Not yet. The 2027 playoff race starts with the regular season; seeds 1-6 in each conference go straight to the playoffs and 7-10 play in the Play-In Tournament. In the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Pistons lost in the East Conference Semifinals to the Cavaliers, 3-4.
Where are the Pistons in the standings?
Every team starts 2026-27 at 0-0. Last season the Pistons went 60-22 and finished 1st in the East, then went 7-7 in the playoffs.
When is the next Pistons game?
The Detroit Pistons host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
What channel are Pistons games on?
Most Pistons games air locally on WMYD TV20. National games are on NBC, Peacock, ESPN, ABC, Prime Video or NBA TV; out-of-market fans can use NBA League Pass.