The Detroit Pistons (6-2) visit the Brooklyn Nets (1-7) tonight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a pivotal Eastern Conference matchup during NBA Cup group play.

Brooklyn is coming off its first win of the season, a 112–103 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Michael Porter Jr. scored 32 points on 10-of-20 shooting, and while the Nets shot just 41.9% overall, their defense — still the league’s worst — held Indiana to 41.4% and forced 16 turnovers.

The Nets will be without Cam Thomas, who exited that game with a hamstring injury.

Detroit enters on a four-game winning streak and currently owns a top-three defensive rating. The Pistons’ offense is more modest, averaging 115.6 points per game, but Cade Cunningham (24.5 PPG) and Jalen Duren (17.9 PPG) have been highly effective.

At 6–2, this marks Detroit’s strongest start in over 15 years.

Prediction

Expect a comfortable road win for Detroit thanks to its two-way balance — and its defensive strength in particular.

Prediction: Pistons 121, Nets 105

Injury Report

Detroit Pistons

Jaden Ivey — Out (knee arthroscopy recovery)

Marcus Sasser — Out (right hip impingement)

Caris LeVert — Questionable (left knee soreness)

Tobias Harris — Out

Brooklyn Nets

Haywood Highsmith — Out (knee)

Cam Thomas — Out (hamstring)

How to Watch Pistons vs. Nets

Tip-off for tonight’s Detroit Pistons vs. Brooklyn Nets game is set for 7:30 PM Eastern / 6:30 PM Central at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York.

The game airs on YES Network and FanDuel Sports Network Detroit.

Fans in the Pistons broadcast market without a FanDuel Sports Network subscription can purchase one on Amazon here.

Out-of-market viewers can stream the matchup on NBA League Pass for free on Amazon Prime Video with a 7-day free trial here.

Amazon also offers a discounted subscription that starts at $12.74 for the first two months (then $16.99/month). The subscription also includes access to NBA TV.

Fans can also choose a Team Pass to follow one team’s games for $13.99 per month.

Detroit Pistons vs. Brooklyn Nets

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM Eastern / 6:30 PM Central

Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York

TV: YES Network, FanDuel Sports Network Detroit

Streaming: NBA League Pass (out-of-market)