The Detroit Pistons will play the San Antonio Spurs on March 5, 2026, at Frost Bank Center. Detroit comes into the game with a 45-15 record and leads the Central Division. San Antonio is 44-17 and sits first in the Southwest Division.Both teams have been among the most consistent in the league this season. Detroit has relied on the playmaking and scoring of Cade Cunningham, while San Antonio continues to build around Victor Wembanyama. With both teams near the top of their conferences, the result could matter later in the playoff race.
Injury report for Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs (March 5, 2026)
The official NBA injury report for March 5 had not been released as of March 4, so final player availability is still unclear.For San Antonio, Harrison Barnes is expected to miss the game with an ankle injury and is not likely to return before March 6. Mason Plumlee is also expected to be out as he continues reconditioning for non-injury reasons. David Jones Garcia remains out for the season after ankle surgery.Detroit has not reported major injuries among its main players, including Cunningham and Jalen Duren. However, two-way players Isaac Jones, Wendell Moore Jr., and Bobi Klintman have missed or been limited in recent games.
Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs Players expected to play (March 5, 2026)
Cunningham leads Detroit with 25.2 points and 9.9 assists per game. Duren leads the team in rebounding with 10.8 per game. The Pistons rotation also includes Tobias Harris, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson, and Isaiah Stewart. Other players expected to be available include Caris LeVert, Duncan Robinson, and Paul Reed.San Antonio is led by Wembanyama, who averages 23.4 points and 11.1 rebounds. The Spurs lineup also includes De’Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Stephon Castle, Harrison Ingram, and Kelly Olynyk.
Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs Head-to-head record
San Antonio leads the all-time series against Detroit 70-42. The Spurs also won the earlier meeting between the two teams during the 2025-26 season and lead the season series 1-0.Detroit had better results last season, winning both matchups in 2024-25. San Antonio has historically performed well in this matchup, especially at home, where it holds a 41-15 record against the Pistons.
Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs Team stats comparison
| Stat | Pistons (45-15) | Spurs (44-17) |
| Points Leader (PPG) | Cade Cunningham (25.2) | Victor Wembanyama (23.4) |
| Rebounds Leader (RPG) | Jalen Duren (10.8) | Victor Wembanyama (11.1) |
| Assists Leader (APG) | Cade Cunningham (9.9) | Stephon Castle (6.8) |
| Steals Leader (SPG) | Ausar Thompson (1.9) | Stephon Castle (1.3) |
| Road/Home Strength | 21-8 road | 1st in Southwest |
Detroit has been strong on the road with a 21-8 record this season. San Antonio enters the game as the top team in the Southwest Division. The game is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET at Frost Bank Center.
