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    Detroit Pistons @ New Orleans Pelicans

    DET
    Detroit PistonsPistonsDET
    29-32, 10-20 Away
    86
    29-32, 10-20 Away
    Final
    1234T
    Pistons
    DET
    1832201686
    Pelicans
    NO
    31222531109
    NO
    New Orleans PelicansPelicansNO
    24-37, 15-16 Home
    109
    24-37, 15-16 Home
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    Game Information

    New Orleans, LA

    Smoothie King Center

    Referee:Mark Ayotte

    Referee:Kane Fitzgerald

    Referee:Karl Lane

    Smoothie King Center

    Matchups

    DET
    DET
    Season tied
    1-1
    NO
    NO
    118
    Game 1@ DET
    Final
    98
    86
    Game 2@ NO
    Final
    109

    2025-26 Standings

    Eastern Conference
    CentralWLPCTGBSTRK
    Detroit6022.732-W3
    Cleveland5230.6348W1
    Milwaukee3250.39028L1
    Chicago3151.37829L2
    Indiana1963.23241L2
    Western Conference
    SouthwestWLPCTGBSTRK
    San Antonio6220.756-L1
    Houston5230.63410W1
    New Orleans2656.31736L2
    Dallas2656.31736W1
    Memphis2557.30537L8
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    NBA News

    Jalen Brunson wary of Stephon Castle's defensive prowess

    Jalen Brunson wary of Stephon Castle's defensive prowess

    As Game 1 of the NBA Finals nears, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, who has seen just about every defensive coverage the league has to offer, lauded San Antonio guard Stephon Castle on Tuesday, saying "he's going to be a great player, great defender."

    1h

    Gregg Popovich a welcome resource for Finals-bound Spurs

    Gregg Popovich a welcome resource for Finals-bound Spurs

    Gregg Popovich remains a trusted resource for the Spurs as they prepare for their first Finals without the legendary coach on the sideline.

    5h

    Knicks' Mitchell Robinson (finger) questionable for Game 1

    Knicks' Mitchell Robinson (finger) questionable for Game 1

    The Knicks listed backup center Mitchell Robinson as questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs on Wednesday due to a broken finger.

    4h

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