The New Orleans Pelicans seek redemption after their past two losses in Thursday night's meeting with the top-seeded Detroit Pistons.
The New Orleans Pelicans are on a two-game losing streak, but have had back-to-back strong performances against talented squads. Now, they prepare to take on the top-seeded Detroit Pistons.
The Pelicans are 25-48 on the year and are now officially eliminated from play-in contention. Now, the rest of the season is about not falling below the Memphis Grizzlies or Dallas Mavericks again to keep that draft pick higher.
The Pistons are 52-20 and were riding a four-game win streak into Wednesday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. Detroit is less than 100% right now due to injury and is on the second part of a back-to-back. Perhaps New Orleans can steal a win.
Here is a quick rundown of important information to know before the game tips off on Thursday:
When is New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM CT
Location: Little Caesars Arena (New York City, NY)
How to Watch New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons
Streaming: Pelicans+, NBA League Pass, NBA TV
TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Local Radio: WWL 870 AM
New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons Betting Lines
Moneyline: DET -175
Spread: DET -3.5
Over/Under: 226.5
New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons Projected Starting Lineups
Pelicans: Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey, Herb Jones, Zion Williamson
Pistons: Daniss Jenkins, Ausar Thompon, Duncan Robinson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren
New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons Injury Updates
Pelicans:
Trey Alexander (G League two-way) - Out
Hunter Dickinson (G League two-way) - Out
Bryce McGowens (toe fracture) - Out
Josh Oduro (G League two-way) - Out
Trey Murphy (right ankle sprain) - Questionable
Dejounte Murray (injury management) - Available
Pistons:
Cade Cunningham (lung) - Out
Marcus Sasser (hip strain) - Probable
Isaiah Stewart (calf strain) - Out
Jalen Duren (sore knee) - Probable
Javonte Green (ankle sprain) - Probable
Ausar Thompson (ankle injury management) - Probable
Duncan Robinson (right wrist injury management) - Probable
Caris LeVert (knee soreness) - Out
Wendell Moore Jr. (G League two-way) - Out
Tobias Harris (hip soreness) - Questionable
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