Trail Blazers vs Pistons Tonight: Live Stream, Start Time, Odds & Key Injury Updates (Dec 5 2025)

DETROIT—The Detroit Pistons welcome the Portland Trail Blazers to Little Caesars Arena tonight for a cross-conference clash that pits one of the NBA’s early surprises against a young squad trying to build momentum. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET and the matchup is streaming on NBA League Pass in markets where local blackout rules apply, while over-the-air viewers in Portland can catch the game on KUNP 47.1. Why the game matters • Detroit (17-5) still sits atop the Eastern Conference despite dropping three of its last five, including a narrow 113-109 loss in Milwaukee on Wednesday. A bounce-back win would keep Cade Cunningham and company a full game clear of the chasing pack. • Portland (9-13) snapped a three-game skid by upsetting Cleveland 122-110 behind 27 points from breakout star Deni Avdija. A victory in Detroit would cap a 2-0 start to its six-game road trip and pull the Blazers within striking distance of the West’s play-in line. Key players to watch • Cade Cunningham: The third-year guard is averaging 27.6 points, 9.2 assists and 6.5 rebounds after earning Eastern Conference Player of the Month honors for November. • Deni Avdija: Portland’s do-it-all forward ranks among just four NBA players putting up at least 25-7-6 on the season and comes in averaging 30-10-9 since Nov. 29. • Shaedon Sharpe vs. Jaden Ivey: Two explosive second-year guards headline the second units; whichever bench wins this duel could swing the outcome. Injury report Portland has ruled out Donovan Clingan (leg) while Kris Murray and Robert Williams III are available after being listed as questionable. Detroit will be without rookie forward Bobi Klintman; Duncan Robinson and Marcus Sasser are game-time decisions. Betting odds and prediction DraftKings lists Detroit as a 7.5-point favorite with the over/under at 235.5. The Pistons boast the league’s No. 3 defense (110.8 rating) and dominate the glass, but Portland’s rejuvenated bench and Avdija’s hot streak make the visitors a live underdog. Expect Detroit’s size—anchored by Jalen Duren—and Cunningham’s late-game poise to prevail, yet the Blazers should keep it inside the number. Final score projection: Pistons 118, Trail Blazers 112. How to watch and live stream • TV: KUNP (Portland), Bally Sports Detroit, NBA League Pass outside local territories • Radio: Rip City Radio 620 AM, 97.1 The Ticket (DET) • Streaming options: FuboTV, DIRECTV Stream, YouTube TV with NBA add-on SEO takeaway Fans searching “Trail Blazers vs Pistons live stream,” “Portland Trail Blazers game today,” or “Pistons vs Blazers odds” will find everything they need here—from start time and channels to injury updates, betting lines and expert analysis—making this your one-stop hub before tonight’s tip.