Updated March 25, 2026, 1:21 p.m. ET
The Detroit Pistons knocked off of the NBA’s hottest teams on Monday, March 23, defeating a Los Angeles Lakers crew with Luka Dončić and LeBron James each lively. Now they’re going to host one of many hottest groups within the East.
They will face the Atlanta Hawks, who had an 11-game successful streak snapped on Friday by the Houston Rockets, at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. The current streak has put the Hawks answerable for the sixth seed, positioning them as a possible second-round foe within the playoffs.
The Hawks catch a break after Cade Cunningham suffered a collapsed lung injury final week in Washington. Daniss Jenkins, the former two-way player, will begin as soon as once more at level guard. All-Star heart Jalen Duren has been dominant in 17 video games since getting back from a two-game suspension, averaging 23.2 factors on 66.5% capturing with 10.9 rebounds. The Pistons are additionally down standout backup Isaiah Stewart (calf).
Atlanta’s greatest participant, Jalen Johnson, is questionable with left shoulder irritation.
[ Cade Cunningham has collapsed lung; a doctor explains what that means ]
Here’s how and what to observe for in tonight’s Pistons vs. Hawks sport, together with the TV channel, streaming hyperlink, the lineups, injury report and betting odds.
Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Free Press: The Hawks have gained 13 of 14, the exception being a blowout by the Houston Rockets on March 20. They’ve gone from play-in hopeful to answerable for the sixth seed. The Pistons have gained 4 in a row in opposition to them, together with three wins this season. Even with out Cunningham, they need to be sharp sufficient defensively to beat his absence. Jenkins, who hit the game-winner and posted a profession excessive with 30 factors in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, must rise to the event as soon as once more. The pick: Pistons 110, Hawks 105.
Pistons vs Hawks sport time
- Matchup: Pistons (52-19) vs. Hawks (40-32).
- Date: Wednesday, March 25.
- Time: 7 p.m. ET.
- Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
- Box score.
Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks TV channel
Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks injury report
Updates on gamers on the 15-man roster.
- OUT: Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, Marcus Sasser
- QUESTIONABLE: Javonte Green, Bobi Klintman, Chaz Lanier.
- PROBABLE: Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris
Atlanta Hawks injury report vs Detroit Pistons
Updates solely on gamers on the 15-man roster.
- DOUBTFUL: Asa Newell.
- QUESTIONABLE: Jalen Johnson.
Detroit Pistons vs Hawks beginning lineups as we speak
Here’s the projected Pistons-Hawks beginning lineups:
- Pistons: Daniss Jenkins (PG), Duncan Robinson (G/F), Ausar Thompson (F), Tobias Harris (PF), Jalen Duren (C).
- Hawks: CJ McCollum (PG), Dyson Daniels (G), Nickeil Alexander-Walker (G/F), Onyeka Okongsu (PF), Mo Gueye (C)
- Off the bench for the Pistons: Caris LeVert (G/F), Javonte Green (G/F), Kevin Huerter (G/F), Ron Holland II (F), Paul Reed (C).
- Off the bench for the Hawks: Gabe Vincent (G), Corey Kispert (G/F), Zaccharie Risacher (F), Jock Landale (F), Jonathan Kuminga (F)
Pistons vs Hawks odds
The Hawks are small street underdogs on the Pistons:
- Spread: Pistons by 2½ factors.
- Total O/U: 226½ factors.
- Moneyline: Hawks +125, Pistons -155.
Odds supplied by BetMGM as of Tuesday night time.
Pistons schedule, upcoming video games
Full Pistons 82-game schedule for the 2025-26 common season. Here are the subsequent 5 video games after the Hawks:
- Thursday, March 26: vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Saturday, March 28: at Minnesota Timberwolves
- Monday, March 30: at Oklahoma City Thunder
- Tuesday, March 31: vs. Toronto Raptors
- Thursday, April 2: vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Contact Omari Sankofa II at osankofa@freepress.com. Follow him on Bluesky and/or X @omarisankofa.
