Pistons-led USA Stars team wins new-look NBA All-Star game

Detroit Pistons players shine in revamped All-Star format

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Detroit Pistons, who entered the All-Star break with the top record in the NBA, had a strong showing at Sunday night's new-look NBA All-Star Game. The USA Stars team, led by Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, emerged victorious in the revamped format.

Why it matters

The Pistons' success at the All-Star Game highlights the team's strong performance so far this season, as they look to make a deep playoff run. The new format of the All-Star Game, which pits the USA against the World, also generated excitement and interest around the league's midseason showcase event.

The details

The USA Stars team, featuring Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, defeated the World Stars in the new-look NBA All-Star Game. The revamped format saw the league abandon the traditional East vs. West matchup in favor of a USA vs. World competition.

  • The NBA All-Star Game took place on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
  • The Detroit Pistons entered the All-Star break with the top record in the NBA.

The players

Cade Cunningham

A rising star for the Detroit Pistons and a key member of the USA Stars team that won the new-look NBA All-Star Game.

Jalen Duren

Another Detroit Pistons player who contributed to the USA Stars' victory in the revamped NBA All-Star Game format.

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What they’re saying

“It was an honor to represent the USA and play alongside my Pistons teammates. We came out with a lot of energy and determination to win this game.”

— Cade Cunningham (Tribune News Service)

What’s next

The Pistons will look to carry their strong play from the All-Star Game into the second half of the NBA season as they aim to secure a high playoff seed.

The takeaway

The Pistons' dominant performance at the All-Star Game underscores the team's impressive first half of the season and their potential to make a deep playoff run. The new format of the event also generated renewed interest and excitement around the league's midseason showcase.