New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons
Wednesday, November 18, 2026Wed, Nov 18Smoothie King Center
Detroit PistonsAway
New Orleans Pelicans host Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM (ET) at Smoothie King Center in the NBA.
New Orleans Pelicans have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Detroit Pistons have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
- Competition
- NBA
- Start time
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 8:00 PM (ET)
- Venue
- Smoothie King Center, New Orleans
- Where to watch
- GCSEN, Pelicans.com (In the United States · ESPN) Where to watch NBA →
Preview in numbers
- Start time in the United States is 8:00 PM (ET) on Wednesday November 18, 2026, live on GCSEN, Pelicans.com (ESPN).
- New Orleans Pelicans have 2 wins and 3 defeats from their last 5.
- Detroit Pistons have 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Odds comparison
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New Orleans Pelicans
Detroit Pistons
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 2 | .818 | - | LWWWW | |
| 2 | 9 | 3 | .750 | 0.5 | WWLWL | |
| 3 | 7 | 3 | .700 | 1.5 | WWLLW | |
| 4 | 6 | 4 | .600 | 2.5 | LWWWW | |
| 5 | 7 | 5 | .583 | 2.5 | WWWWL | |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | .500 | 3.5 | LWLWL | |
| 7 | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4 | LWLWW | |
| 8 | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4 | LLWLL | |
| 9 | 4 | 7 | .364 | 5 | LLLLW | |
| 10 | 4 | 7 | .364 | 5 | WLLLL | |
| 11 | 3 | 7 | .300 | 5.5 | LLLLW | |
| 12 | 3 | 8 | .273 | 6 | LLWLL | |
| 13 | 2 | 8 | .200 | 6.5 | WLWLL | |
| 14 | 1 | 8 | .111 | 7 | LLLLL | |
| 15 | 1 | 10 | .091 | 8 | LLLLL |
W: WinsL: LossesPCT: Win percentageGB: Games behind
Western Conference
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 2 | .833 | - | WWWWW | |
| 2 | 9 | 2 | .818 | 0.5 | WWWWW | |
| 3 | 8 | 3 | .727 | 1.5 | LWWWW | |
| 4 | 8 | 3 | .727 | 1.5 | WWLLW | |
| 5 | 8 | 3 | .727 | 1.5 | WWWWW | |
| 6 | 8 | 3 | .727 | 1.5 | WWWWL | |
| 7 | 7 | 3 | .700 | 2 | WLLLW | |
| 8 | 7 | 3 | .700 | 2 | WWLLW | |
| 9 | 7 | 4 | .636 | 2.5 | LLWWW | |
| 10 | 5 | 4 | .556 | 3.5 | WLWWL | |
| 11 | 4 | 6 | .400 | 5 | LWWLW | |
| 12 | 4 | 7 | .364 | 5.5 | WWLLL | |
| 13 | 2 | 8 | .200 | 7 | LLLWL | |
| 14 | 1 | 10 | .091 | 8.5 | WLLLL | |
| 15 | 1 | 10 | .091 | 8.5 | LLLLL |
W: WinsL: LossesPCT: Win percentageGB: Games behind
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FAQ
What time does New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons start?
New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons (NBA) starts on Wednesday, November 18 at 8:00 PM (ET) at Smoothie King Center.
Where to watch New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons?
New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons is shown on GCSEN and Pelicans.com.
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Jalen Duren signs five-year, $200 million deal to stay with the Pistons
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Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks are far apart on an extension: 'It don't look good'
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