Detroit Pistons to face two major West Coast road trips in upcoming season

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Summary

The Detroit Pistons will embark on two significant Western Conference road trips during the 2026-27 NBA season. They begin the season on October 20 against the Boston Celtics and will later face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The first major trip starts on January 3, 2027, with games against the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings, followed by a back-to-back against the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. In early February, the Pistons will take on the Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah Jazz in another four-game stretch. Managing player fatigue during these trips will be crucial for their performance.

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•Pistons open season against Boston Celtics on October 20.
•First major West Coast trip begins January 3 against Denver Nuggets.
•Back-to-back games with Warriors and Lakers follow the Nuggets game.
•Second road trip includes games against Clippers, Suns, and Blazers in February.
•Last season, Pistons had a 3-2 record on a five-game West trip.

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