Time, channel and TV information for the start of the season

The Detroit Pistons begin their new season tonight at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena against the Indiana Pacers on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, formerly known as Bally Sports Detroit.

After finishing last season with the NBA's worst record (14-68) and a 28-game losing streak, the organization spent the summer overhauling it from top to bottom. Former general manager Troy Weaver and head coach Monty Williams were fired and the team introduced Trajan Langdon as the new president of basketball operations and JB Bickerstaff as the new head coach.

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The new front office selected G League forward Ron Holland II with the No. 5 overall pick in June's draft. Landgon then went to work acquiring productive veterans, including Tobias Harris (free agency), Tim Hardaway Jr. (trade), Malik Beasley (free agency) and Paul Reed (free agency).

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The Pistons finished the preseason with a 3-2 record. The key to tonight's game will be the Pistons' defensive presence against the Pacers, who led the league with an average of more than 123 points per game last season.

Here's everything you need to know about tonight's Pistons vs. Pacers game to start the 2024-25 season, including TV, network, streaming information, injury report and projected starting lineups.

The Pistons vs. Pacers game begins today

Season opener: piston vs. pacemaker.
Date: Wednesday, October 23rd.
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Betting line: Pacers by 5½ (how to bet and get signup bonuses).

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Pistons vs Pacers TV Channel Today

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit (formerly Bally Sports Detroit).
radio: WXYT-FM (97.1)
Streaming: On Fubo (free trial).

Pistons vs. Pacers projected starting lineups for season opener

Pistons: G Cade Cunningham, G Jaden Ivey, F Simone Fontecchio, F Tobias Harris and C Jalen Duren.

Pacemaker: G Tyrese Haliburton, G Andrew Nembhard, F Aaron Nesmith, F Pascal Siakam, C Myles Turner.

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Pistons vs. Pacers season-opening injury report

Pistons: Ausar Thompson was not cleared due to contact (blood clot) after missing the final 19 games of last season; Rookie second-round pick Bobi Klintman is out with a bruised calf.

Pacemaker: Backup big Isaiah Jackson is questionable with a right groin strain.

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Pistons vs. Pacers uniform, jersey tonight

The Pistons will wear their white jerseys, normally reserved for away games, in the season opener at home.

The Pacers will wear their all-gold “Statement Edition” uniforms.

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