Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Tip-off 8:00 PM ET (1:00 AM UTC) at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK.
Game information
- Date
- Tuesday, December 22, 2026
- Tip-off
- 8:00 PM ET · 1:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
- TV broadcast
- NBC / Peacock
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 10
- Official game ID
- 0022600421 (20261222/DETOKC)
- Records
- DET 7-3 · OKC 8-4
Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder preview
The Detroit Pistons (7-3) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (8-4) at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, December 22, 2026, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET. It's a Week 10 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Detroit Pistons out of the Eastern against Oklahoma City Thunder of the Western — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Oklahoma City Thunder have 1 title and Detroit Pistons have 3.
The game is carried on NBC / Peacock, with radio coverage on SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: Oklahoma City Thunder host at Paycom Center, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- DET on the road: Detroit Pistons's first test away from home in Week 10.
- Broadcast: NBC / Peacock — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 7-3 and 8-4, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Oklahoma City Thunder
Team comparison
| DET | OKC | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 | 8-4 |
| Conference | Eastern | Western |
| Division | Central | Northwest |
| Arena | Little Caesars Arena | Paycom Center |
| Championships | 3 | 1 |
| Founded | 1948 | 1967 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBC
- Peacock
National streaming
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OKC local TV
- KSBI OKC
DET local TV
- TV20 Detroit/DAZN-DET
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