The Detroit Pistons, holding a record of 37-31, are set to face the New Orleans Hornets, who sit at 18-50, in a matchup that features two teams currently on two-game losing streaks. The Pistons, positioned fourth in their division, have a conference record of 25-21, while the Hornets rank fifth in their division with a conference record of 12-33. Key players for the Pistons include Cade Cunningham, who leads the team with 25.6 points per game and 9.3 assists per game, and Jalen Duren, averaging 10.3 rebounds per game. For the Hornets, Zion Williamson is the points leader with 24.2 per game, although his status for the game is uncertain. Both teams will look to break their losing streaks and gain momentum as the season progresses.
Detroit Pistons at New Orleans Hornets Game Information
Game Date: March 17, 2025
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit – BSD, NBA League Pass Channel 3
Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
New Orleans Hornets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 18-50
Conference Record: 12-33
Division Record: 3-13
Streak: 2 loss
Detroit Pistons Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 37-31
Conference Record: 25-21
Division Record: 4-9
Streak: 2 loss
Stat Leaders
New Orleans Hornets (18-50, #5 in division)
Points Leader: Zion Williamson, 24.2 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Yves Missi, 8 RPG
Assists Leader: Dejounte Murray, 7.4 APG
Steals Leader: Dejounte Murray, 2.03 SPG
Blocks Leader: Yves Missi, 1.35 BPG
Detroit Pistons (37-31, #4 in division)
Points Leader: Cade Cunningham, 25.6 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Jalen Duren, 10.31 RPG
Assists Leader: Cade Cunningham, 9.3 APG
Steals Leader: Ausar Thompson, 1.74 SPG
Blocks Leader: Isaiah Stewart, 1.39 BPG
New Orleans Hornets Injury Report
Brandon Boston Jr. – Ankle (Out) – The Pelicans announced on Friday (Mar. 7) that Boston Jr. was diagnosed with a left ankle stress reaction and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Kelly Olynyk – Finger (Day To Day) – The Pelicans listed Olynyk as Questionable for Monday’s (Mar. 17) game against the Pistons.
Herbert Jones – Shoulder (Out For Season) – New Orleans VP Griffin said Tuesday (Feb. 11) that he expects Jones to miss the remainder of the season, according to Will Guillory of The Athletic.
Zion Williamson – Personal (Day To Day) – The Pelicans listed Williamson as Questionable for Monday’s (Mar. 17) game against the Pistons.
Dejounte Murray – Leg (Out For Season) – Murray suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Friday’s (Jan. 31) game against the Celtics and will now miss the rest of the season, per Shams Charania of ESPN.com.
Yves Missi – Ankle (Day To Day) – The Pelicans listed Missi as Questionable for Monday’s (Mar. 17) game against the Pistons.
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
Jaden Ivey – Leg (Out) – The Pistons announced on Thursday (Mar. 13) that Ivey has transitioned to weight-bearing strengthening exercises, running progression activity and stationary shooting. His recovery progress will be updated in another four weeks.
