Pistons 121-78 Pacers (Jan 17, 2026) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers NBA game, final score 121-78, from January 17, 2026 on ESPN.
www.espn.comHere’s the latest I can confirm about the Pacers vs. Pistons matchups, based on recent game data:
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Most recent documented result: Pistons defeated the Pacers 122-117 in a late November 2025 matchup. This game featured notable contributions from Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham for Detroit, with the Pistons pulling away in the fourth quarter [source coverage includes ESPN game recap and related highlights from late November 2025]. [cite ]
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Prior head-to-head form around that period: In mid-November 2025, the Pistons recorded a 127-112 win over the Pacers, with Jalen Duren posting a standout 31-point performance in his return from injury and Daniss Jenkins adding 26, helping Detroit extend a win streak at that time [cite ].
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Additional context: A January 2026 matchup shows a heavily lopsided Pistons win over the Pacers (121-78), indicating Detroit’s strong overall form in that stretch, though this is a different point in the season and can reflect changing rosters and health statuses [cite ].
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Citations:
- Pistons 122-117 Pacers (Nov 24, 2025) final score and game events[1]
- Pistons 127-112 Pacers (Nov 18, 2025) recap highlighting Duren’s 31 and Jenkins’ 26[2]
- Pistons 121-78 Pacers (Jan 17, 2026) final score summary[6]