Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons
Tip-off 7:30 PM ET (12:30 AM UTC) at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.
Game information
- Date
- Friday, November 20, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:30 PM ET · 12:30 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- TV broadcast
- Prime Video
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Emirates NBA Cup — East Group A · Week 5
- Official game ID
- 0022600046 (20261120/TORDET)
- Records
- TOR 0-0 · DET 1-0
Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons preview
The Toronto Raptors (0-0) visit the Detroit Pistons (1-0) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Friday, November 20, 2026, tipping off at 7:30 PM ET. It's a Week 5 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, part of the Emirates NBA Cup — East Group A.
Both clubs play in the Eastern Conference, making this an early-season measuring stick in the race for playoff seeding. Detroit Pistons have 3 titles and Toronto Raptors have 1.
The game is carried on Prime Video, 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: Detroit Pistons host at Little Caesars Arena, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- TOR on the road: Toronto Raptors's first test away from home in Week 5.
- Broadcast: Prime Video — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 1-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Team comparison
| TOR | DET | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Conference | Eastern | Eastern |
| Division | Atlantic | Central |
| Arena | Scotiabank Arena | Little Caesars Arena |
| Championships | 1 | 3 |
| Founded | 1995 | 1948 |
How to watch
National TV
- Prime Video
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TOR local TV
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