Detroit Pistons 2026 introductions, starting lineup announced by Mason
Pistons PA announcer John Mason puts his twist on the starting lineup introductions before game vs. the Spurs, Feb. 23, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena.
The Detroit Pistons’ game tonight continues a challenging week at home.
They will host the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The Pistons-Thunder game today start time is 7:40 p.m. ET and will be on the TV channel ESPN and FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, and streaming nationally on the ESPN app and Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
OKC guard and reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has missed eight games in a row with an abdominal strain, and will miss his ninth as he remains out for this Pistons game.
Watch Pistons-Thunder live on ESPN
SGA is one of several starters and top contributors sidelined on the Thunder injury report (see below), including OKC No. 2 scorer Jalen Williams. The Thunder won 116-107 in Toronto 24 hours ago, led by 27 points from Cason Wallace and 22 points from Isaiah Joe. Chet Holmgren played in the game, but is doubtful vs. the Pistons, along with Alex Caruso.
Cade Cunningham shot just 5-for-26 (19.2%) on Monday, his second-worst percentage of the season, in a 114-103 loss, bamboozled by Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs defense.
Now, the 1-seed Pistons (42-14), who own a 4½-game lead over Boston in the Eastern Conference standings, get a test from the West 1-seed Thunder (45-14), the defending NBA champions and favorites to repeat this spring.
Here’s how and what to watch for in tonight’s Pistons vs. Thunder game, including the TV channel, streaming link, the lineups, injury report and betting odds.
Pistons vs Thunder game time
- Matchup: Pistons (42-14) vs. Thunder (45-14).
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 25.
- Time: 7:40 p.m. ET.
- Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
- Box score.
Pistons vs Thunder channel
Watch Pistons-Thunder live on Fubo (free trial)
Thunder injury report, Pistons injury report
Here is the Pistons-Thunder injury report, as of 2 p.m., for today’s game regarding players on the 15-man roster. The official NBA injury report updates every 15 minutes.
- Pistons injury report: SUSPENDED − Isaiah Stewart; OUT − Chaz Lanier (G League assignment), Bobi Klintman (G League assignment), Wendell Moore Jr. (G League two-way)
- Thunder injury report: OUT − Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain), Jalen Williams (hamstring strain), Isaiah Hartenstein (knee injury management), Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain, ankle sprain), Thomas Sorber (ACL); DOUBTFUL − Chet Holmgren (back spasms), Alex Caruso (ankle sprain).
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Pistons vs Thunder starting lineups today
Here’s the projected Pistons-Thunder starting lineups, with OKC decimated with injuries:
- Pistons: Cade Cunningham (PG), Duncan Robinson (G/F), Ausar Thompson (F), Tobias Harris (PF), Jalen Duren (C).
- Thunder: Cason Wallace (PG), Isaiah Joe (SG), Luguentz Dort (G/F), Aaron Wiggins (F), Jaylin Williams (PF/C),
Off the bench for the Pistons: Daniss Jenkins (PG), Caris LeVert (G/F), Javonte Green (G/F), Ron Holland II (F), Paul Reed (C).
Off the bench for the Thunder: Jared McCain (G), Nikola Topić (G), Kenrich Williams (PF).
Pistons vs Thunder odds
Detroit is a significant favorite against OKC, which is coming off a win Tuesday in Toronto:
- Spread: Pistons by 10½.
- Total: 220½.
- Moneyline: Pistons (-450), Thunder (+340).
Odds provided by BetMGM as of Wednesday afternoon.
Pistons schedule, upcoming games
Full Pistons 82-game schedule for the 2025-26 regular season.
- Wednesday: vs. Thunder, 7:30 p.m., ESPN, FSND.
- Friday: vs. Cavaliers, 7 p.m., ESPN, FSND.
- Sunday: at Magic, 6 p.m., FSND.
- March 3: at Cavaliers, 7 p.m. (Isaiah Stewart eligible), FSND.
- March 5: at Spurs, 8 p.m., FSND.
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