Detroit Pistons vs New Orleans Pelicans: preview and player stats
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Detroit Pistons at New Orleans Pelicans
Smoothie King Center · New Orleans, LA
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
NOP
DET22.3PointsNOP21.7
DET8.4ReboundsNOP6.3
- DET7.6AssistsNOP4.9
- DET1.6StealsNOP2.0
DET1.0BlocksNOP1.0
| DET | Stat | NOP |
|---|---|---|
| 7–3 | Record | 4–8 |
| Offense | ||
| 8.1(better), 5th in the league | Net rating | 25th in the league, -7.0 |
| 112.3(better), 14th in the league | Offensive rating | 17th in the league, 111.2 |
| 100.6, 23rd in the league | Pace | 4th in the league, 102.5 |
| 54.6(better), 12th in the league | eFG% | 20th in the league, 52.7 |
| 12.5(better), 12th in the league | TOV% | 22nd in the league, 13.9 |
| 25.6(better), 19th in the league | OREB% | 24th in the league, 24.9 |
| 0.275, 19th in the league | FT rate | 1st in the league, 0.367(better) |
| Defense | ||
| 104.2(better), 2nd in the league | Defensive rating | 27th in the league, 118.2 |
| 49.7(better), 3rd in the league | Opp. eFG% | 28th in the league, 57.1 |
| 14.8(better), 4th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 14th in the league, 13.1 |
| 71.8, 22nd in the league | DREB% | 19th in the league, 72.3(better) |
| 0.295(better), 19th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 27th in the league, 0.336 |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Detroit Pistons
- Jalen DurenOut· back Nov 24Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Right Hamstring Strain (2026-11-12, DET@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-08): Duren (hamstring) has begun on-court activity and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. Duren is progressing in his rehab after suffering a right hamstring strain Oct. 23, though he'll remain on the inactive list for at least the next two weeks while ramping up toward a return to game action. Paul Reed should continue to play a sizable role in Duren's stead.
- Isaiah JoeOut· back Nov 17Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Right Hip Contusion (2026-11-12, DET@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-09): Joe (hip) is out for Monday against the Wizards. Joe is missing a seventh consecutive contest with a bruised hip. His next chance to play comes Thursday in a road rematch with Washington.
- Elijah HarklessQuestionableReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-12, DET@WAS).
- Chaz LanierOutReport updated ·
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G League - On Assignment (2026-11-12, DET@WAS).
- Isaac JonesQuestionableReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-12, DET@WAS).
- Ebuka OkorieOutReport updated ·
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G League - On Assignment (2026-11-12, DET@WAS).
- Ugonna OnyensoOut· back Nov 13Report updated ·
Report note
G League - Two-Way (2026-11-12, DET@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-11): Onyenso agreed to a two-way contract with the Pistons on Thursday. The No. 53 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Onyenso appears poised to see run in the G League after putting pen to paper on a two-way deal. He'll likely face an uphill battle to carve out a role in the rotation, so Detroit will presumably allow him to continue his development with Motor City.
New Orleans Pelicans
- Trey Murphy IIIOut· back Nov 13Report updated ·
Report note
Murphy (knee) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Nets. Murphy will miss a second consecutive game due to a knee issue. His next opportunity to get back on the court will come Friday against the Grizzlies. While Murphy remains on the shelf Wednesday, Saddiq Bey could stay in the starting lineup.
- Yves MissiOut· back Nov 16Report updated ·
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Missi (knee) is out for Friday's game against Minnesota. Missi has been sidelined since picking up his injury Oct. 23. He remains without a timetable to return.
- Bennedict MathurinOut· back Nov 13Report updated ·
Report note
Mathurin has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets due to a right thumb sprain. Mathurin wasn't listed on the initial injury report, and the extent of the issue remains unclear. While he's not a major part of the regular rotation, Mathurin, Trey Murphy and Trendon Watford are all expected to be unavailable Wednesday, opening the door for Saddiq Bey, Herbert Jones and potentially Jordan Poole to play more minutes.
- Trendon WatfordOut· back Nov 13Report updated ·
Report note
Watford (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nets. Watford continues to nurse a right ankle sprain. The forward lacks a concrete timetable for a return to the floor.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 33.1 | 22.3 | 5.2 | 7.6 |
 Duncan Robinson | 30.7 | 18.6 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Ausar Thompson | 27.2 | 9.3 | 8.4 | 4.3 |
 John Collins | 26.5 | 10.7 | 6.1 | 0.8 |
 Daniss Jenkins | 26.0 | 12.7 | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 32.8 | 15.6 | 4.8 | 3.6 |
| Zion Williamson | 32.7 | 21.7 | 5.4 | 2.6 |
 Dejounte Murray | 31.4 | 13.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 28.8 | 15.3 | 4.5 | 4.9 |
 Saddiq Bey | 26.9 | 15.4 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9 |  | Won 122–111 | −9.5, covered | 218.5, went over |
| Nov 8 |  | Lost 116–121 | −7.5, did not cover | 217.5, went over |
| Nov 4 |  | Lost 106–112 | −2.5, did not cover | 219.5, went under |
| Nov 2 |  | Won 124–91 | −5.5, covered | 209.5, went over |
| Oct 30 |  | Won 110–94 | −8.5, covered | 221.5, went under |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11 | | Lost 111–145 | −2.5, did not cover | 228.5, went over |
| Nov 9 |  | Lost 87–138 | +11.5, did not cover | 228.5, went under |
| Nov 8 |  | Lost 123–139 | −1.5, did not cover | 226.5, went over |
| Nov 6 |  | Lost 109–115 | +3.5, did not cover | 230.5, went under |
| Nov 4 |  | Won 120–113 | −4.5, covered | 232.5, went over |
Standings
Full standings
What each absence costs in Keel Impact, the key players’ last five games, each defense by position and both teams against the line — with Pro
The box score appears at tip-off.
Season series
DET 0, NOP 0- Nov 18 · this gameDetroit Pistons at New Orleans Pelicans
- Dec 30New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons
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