Upcoming Game Overview
The upcoming game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Detroit Pistons on Monday promises to be an intense clash of titans, featuring two of the NBA’s strongest teams this season. Currently, the Spurs hold the title for the longest active winning streak in the league with eight consecutive victories, including a recent triumph of 139-122 against the Sacramento Kings. With a record of 35-8, the Spurs are positioned second in the competitive Western Conference and are closely chasing the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Pistons’ Performance
Meanwhile, the Pistons, boasting a record of 42-13, have been impressively consistent, winning their last five games and achieving the highest winning percentage in the league (.764)—the best they’ve seen since the 2006-07 NBA season. Remarkably, this comes just two years after the franchise suffered the worst record in its history, concluding the All-Star break at a dismal 8-46.
Matchup Details
This matchup will mark the first of two encounters in the regular season, with a rematch scheduled for March 5 in San Antonio. Last season, the Pistons notably swept the Spurs for the first time in over a decade, illustrating a competitive rivalry between the two teams.
Viewing Information
For fans eager to catch the action, here are the details: the game will be held at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit at 7 p.m. ET and will be available for viewing on YouTubeTV via NBCSN or through Peacock’s live stream. Peacock continues to be the go-to platform as it will feature 100 regular-season games throughout the 2025-2026 season.
Player Highlights
As far as individual player highlights go, former No. 1 draft pick Cade Cunningham of the Pistons is making waves, averaging over 25 points and 9.6 assists per game. Cunningham is also recognized for his clutch performance, placing him third in the league for clutch scoring, further endorsed by his head coach, J.B. Bickerstaff, who argues that Cunningham should be named the league’s MVP if the season ended today.
On the other side, Spurs’ star Victor Wembanyama, also a recent No. 1 pick, leads San Antonio in scoring with 24.4 points per game and is fifth in the league for rebounding. He has made significant strides after recovering from a calf strain, participating in 19 straight games and still in contention for both Defensive Player of the Year and All-NBA honors if he meets the necessary game threshold.
Injury Updates
However, the Pistons will miss center Isaiah Stewart due to a suspension stemming from an altercation in a previous game, while teammate Jalen Duren is returning from his own suspension related to the same incident.
Additional NBA Action
Beyond this exciting showdown, Monday’s NBA action will also feature the Utah Jazz going up against the Houston Rockets at 9:30 p.m. ET. A reminder that Peacock streams several Monday night games weekly, along with doubleheaders on Tuesdays and will introduce Sunday Night Basketball in 2026. Fans can also access a robust offering of sports shows, classic matches, and more through a Peacock subscription.
More Information
For more information about signing up and viewing options, visit Peacock’s website for the complete NBA schedule, including device compatibility.
