Pistons and Pacers Face Off in Central Division Matchup

Details on how to watch the April 12 game between the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:03pm

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The Detroit Pistons (59-22) will travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers (19-62) in a Central Division matchup on April 12, 2026. This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams this season. Fans can find information on the game's time, TV channel, and streaming options.

Why it matters

This late-season game between the division rivals holds importance as the Pistons look to solidify their playoff positioning, while the Pacers aim to play spoiler and potentially improve their draft position.

The details

The game will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Several key players have been ruled out or are questionable, including Jalen Duren (Pistons, knee), Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers, Achilles), and Pascal Siakam (Pacers, back).

  • The game is scheduled for April 12, 2026.

The players

Jalen Duren

A Pistons player who is out with a knee injury.

Tyrese Haliburton

A Pacers player who is out for the season with an Achilles injury.

Pascal Siakam

A Pacers player who is out with a back injury.

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What they’re saying

“This is a big game for us as we try to lock up a playoff spot. We know the Pacers will be a tough opponent, but we're ready for the challenge.”

— Cade Cunningham, Pistons Guard

“We're looking forward to playing spoiler against the Pistons. Even though we're out of the playoff race, we still have a lot to prove as a team.”

— Bennedict Mathurin, Pacers Forward

What’s next

The winner of this game will gain an advantage in the season series between the two teams.

The takeaway

This late-season matchup between the Pistons and Pacers holds significance as both teams jockey for position, with the Pistons aiming to solidify their playoff spot and the Pacers hoping to play spoiler in the final stretch of the season.