- Matchup: San Antonio Spurs vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: Peacock
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In this exciting game, the Detroit Pistons (42-13) will host the San Antonio Spurs (40-16) at the Little Caesars Arena on Monday.
The Spurs recently faced off against the Kings, securing a commanding win with a score of 139-122. Both teams committed 20 fouls during the game. San Antonio made 9 out of 32 attempts from beyond the arc, while the Kings shot an impressive 92% from the free-throw line, converting 23 of 25 attempts. The Kings secured 35 rebounds (10 offensive, 25 defensive) and recorded 7 blocks. Sacramento also achieved 33 assists and made 11 steals in this matchup. Defensively, San Antonio allowed their opponents to shoot 46.9% from the field, with the Kings hitting 45 of 96 shots. The Spurs managed 32 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and earned 5 steals. On the boards, San Antonio grabbed 48 rebounds, with 12 being offensive. From the free-throw line, they shot 78.6%, making 22 of 28 attempts, while finishing with a shooting percentage of 55.3% (52 of 94) overall and hitting 13 of 34 three-point attempts.
Victor Wembanyama showcased his skills in this contest. He ended the game with a shooting percentage of 55.0%, dishing out 6 assists in 30 minutes of play, while also grabbing 15 rebounds and finishing with 28 points from 11 of 20 shooting.
The Spurs come into this match with a strong 40-16 record for the season. On average, they are turning the ball over 13.8 times per game and committing 18.9 personal fouls per game. The team averages 46.6 rebounds per game and has amassed a total of 1,498 assists, ranking 13th in the league. San Antonio boasts a three-point shooting percentage of 34.8% (727 out of 2,089) and an impressive free-throw percentage of 78.6%. They score an average of 118.6 points per game, placing them 6th in the NBA, while shooting 47.9% from the field.
Defensively, the Spurs force 13.5 turnovers per game and commit 20.8 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.9% from the three-point line and are ranked 7th in the league for points per game allowed (112.0). Their opponents shoot 45.4% from the field (2,310 of 5,084), and they average 42.8 rebounds per game as a unit. They rank 13th in assists allowed, relinquishing 1,491 throughout the season.
In their last outing, the Pistons celebrated a victory with a score of 126-110 against the Bulls. Detroit allowed Chicago to collect a total of 44 rebounds (8 offensive). The Pistons shot 42.5% from beyond the arc, converting 17 of 40 attempts, and finished 70.8% for the game from the free-throw line (17 of 24). The Bulls managed to hit 38 of their 84 field-goal attempts, finishing with an overall shooting percentage of 45.2%. By the conclusion of the matchup, the Pistons successfully shot 51 from 105 attempts (48.6%). They hit 13 of 29 shots from beyond the three-point line (44.8%) and made 11 free throws at a percentage of 73.3%. The Bulls committed 17 fouls in total, providing the Pistons with 15 free-throw opportunities. Detroit turned the ball over 14 times but managed to notch up 12 steals in the process. The Pistons achieved a total of 50 rebounds, with 37 defensive and 13 offensive boards.
Jalen Duren stepped up for the Pistons in this game, putting up 26 points in 29 minutes with 2 assists. He made 12 of 20 from the field for a shooting percentage of 60.0% and tallied 13 rebounds.
This season, Detroit holds a record of 42-13. On average, they commit 22.3 fouls per game and shoot 75.6% from the free-throw line. The Pistons dish out 26.8 assists on average (ranked 11th in the NBA) and turn the ball over 15.2 times per game. They have scored a total of 6,466 points this season, averaging 117.6 points per game, while pulling down 45.7 rebounds per game. Offensively, Detroit is shooting 48.1% from the field, placing them 6th in the NBA.
Defensively, Detroit ranks 3rd in the league for points allowed per game, giving up just 109.3. They force 17.4 turnovers each game and restrict opposing teams to a 44.2% shooting percentage overall (2nd in the NBA). The Pistons allow 34.7% shooting from the three-point line (693 of 1,999) and have seen opponents shoot 79.3% from the free-throw line. They also yield 23.1 assists and 41.2 rebounds per game, ranking 1st and 4th in the league, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take San Antonio
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