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Pistons secure 19 national TV games for upcoming NBA season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:10 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Pistons secure 19 national TV games for upcoming NBA season
Summary

The Detroit Pistons will play 19 nationally televised games during the 2026-27 NBA regular season. This includes 12 appearances on ESPN or NBC and seven on Peacock or Prime Video. The Pistons' opener is against the Boston Celtics on October 20, featuring star players Cade Cunningham and Jayson Tatum. Following a successful 2025-26 season, where the Pistons finished with a 60-22 record and secured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, Detroit is now seen as a legitimate contender. This marks a significant shift from previous seasons, underscoring the team's newfound national relevance and competitiveness in the league.

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  • •Pistons to host Celtics in season opener at Little Caesars Arena.
  • •Cade Cunningham earned First Team All-NBA honors last season.
  • •Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson received All-NBA accolades as well.
  • •Pistons finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference last season.
  • •All Pistons games against the Knicks will be aired nationally.
Latest Updates
  • 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Schedule Confirms the Pistons Are Nationally Relevant Again
What they're saying
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Detroit’s 19 national TV games confirm the NBA views Cade Cunningham and the Pistons as legitimate Eastern Conference contenders.

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