Jalen Duren and Cooper Flagg are two of the players to watch when the Detroit Pistons (21-5) and Dallas Mavericks (10-17) face one another at American Airlines Center on Thursday. It starts at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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Pistons vs. Mavericks: Dec. 18 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSDET, KFAA, and WFAA
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Pistons' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.5% | 6 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.7% | 2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46.2 | 3 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 41.2 | 6 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.9 | 21 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 16.1 | 3 |
Mavericks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.1% | 20 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.3% | 10 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.2 | 16 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 47.4 | 27 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.9 | 21 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 24 |
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Pistons vs. Mavericks Top Players
Pistons
- Cade Cunningham puts up 27.1 points per game while also adding 9.2 assists and 6.0 rebounds.
- Duren is responsible for 18.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.
- Duncan Robinson hits 3.0 threes per game to lead active Pistons.
- Ron Holland II records 1.6 steals per game. Isaiah Stewart collects 1.9 blocks an outing.
Mavericks
- Flagg pours in 18.4 points per game. He also contributes 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game this season.
- This season, P.J. Washington has a statline of 16.2 points, 2.1 assists and 7.9 rebounds per game.
- Klay Thompson hits 2.8 treys per game.
- The Mavericks' defensive effort gets a boost from Flagg's 1.3 steals and Washington's 1.2 blocks per game.
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Pistons vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Pistons
Pistons:
Isaac Jones: Day-To-Day (Knee)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee),
Naji Marshall: Questionable (Illness),
Brandon Williams: Questionable (Achilles),
D'Angelo Russell: Questionable (Illness),
Anthony Davis: Questionable (Calf),
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee)
Pistons' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Bucks | L 113-109 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Trail Blazers | W 122-116 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Bucks | W 124-112 | Home |
| 12/12/2025 | Hawks | W 142-115 | Home |
| 12/15/2025 | Celtics | W 112-105 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Hornets | - | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/26/2025 | Jazz | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Clippers | - | Away |
Mavericks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Heat | W 118-108 | Home |
| 12/5/2025 | Thunder | L 132-111 | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Rockets | W 122-109 | Home |
| 12/12/2025 | Nets | W 119-111 | Home |
| 12/15/2025 | Jazz | L 140-133 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Pistons | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | 76ers | - | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 12/25/2025 | Warriors | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
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