By Data Skrive

Jan. 21, 2026 3:27 pm EST

The Detroit Pistons (31-10) will try to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (10-35) on Jan. 21, 2026 at Smoothie King Center.

How to watch Detroit Pistons vs. New Orleans PelicansDetroit vs. New Orleans odds

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Injury reportsPistons

Caris LeVert: Questionable (Illness),

Cade Cunningham: Questionable (Illness)

Pelicans

Jose Alvarado: Out (Oblique),

Herbert Jones: Questionable (Ankle),

Zion Williamson: Questionable (Illness),

Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)

Stats to know
The 117.3 points per game the Pistons record are only 4.9 fewer points than the Pelicans surrender (122.2).
The Pelicans average just 4.8 more points per game (114.9) than the Pistons allow on average (110.1).

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