The Detroit Pistons are at home on Thursday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans in an interconference matchup.
Detroit enters Thursday’s game with a 52-20 record after losing at home to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.
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Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0)Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
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In Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks, Jalen Duren led the way for the Pistons as he recorded 26 points, 14 rebounds and three assists while Daniss Jenkins added 19 points, three rebounds and 10 assists of his own.
Now Detroit will try to bounce back at home on Thursday as they face off against a struggling Pelicans team.
On the other side, New Orleans enters Thursday’s contest with a 25-48 record after losing on the road to the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1)© Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Zion Williamson led the way for the Pelicans in Tuesday’s loss as he ended the game with 22 points and four rebounds while Jeremiah Fears recorded 21 points and three assists off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Pelicans Injury Report: Will Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray Play?
For the Pelicans, they have three players listed on their injury report, including both Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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New Orleans has listed Murphy III as questionable due to a right ankle sprain and he is in danger of missing his first game since Feb. 28.
If Murphy III is sidelined, Yves Missi, Fears and Jordan Poole could all be in line for increased roles.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte MurrayStephen Lew-Imagn Images
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The Pelicans listed Murray as available after previously listing his as questionable due to right Achilles injury management as he will play on the first night of their back-to-back, though it is likely that they will sit him on Friday against the Toronto Raptors.
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Bryce McGowens has been ruled out as he remains sidelined while recovering from a right toe fracture.
Pistons Injury Report: Will Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris Play?
On the other side, the Pistons have eight players listed on their injury report, including both Duren and Tobias Harris.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Detroit has listed Duren as probable due to right knee injury management and he is expected to play.
The Pistons have also listed Ausar Thompson (right ankle injury management), Duncan Robinson (right wrist injury management), Javonte Green (left ankle sprain) and Marcus Sasser (right hip strain) as probable and they are all expected to play on Thursday.
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Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12)Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Harris has been listed as questionable due to left hip soreness and he is in danger of missing his first game since March 13.
Caris LeVert has been ruled out with left knee soreness while both Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Stewart remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Pelicans and Pistons from Detroit at 7:00 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
