The Indiana Pacers swingman missed 2 1/2 months with an ankle injury before returning on Jan. 16, 2025, against the Detroit Pistons.

Myles Turner poured in 28 points and the visiting Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-100 on Thursday night. Pascal Siakam contributed 26 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals,

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Pacers: Aaron Nesmith (left ankle sprain) returned after missing 2 1/2 months and Haliburton (groin) was back after sitting out Indiana’s last game. Nesmith started with Bennedict Mathurin suspended for bumping official Natalie Sago in Tuesday’s loss to Cleveland.

Despite a suspended Bennedict Mathurin and a hobbled Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers produced quite the performance on Thursday. The Detroit Pistons are one of the brightest aspects of the 2024-25 season, but the Pacers' recent surge didn't care for such a feel-good story. The Pacers' frontline dominated the Pistons in a 111-100 road victory.

This may be the start of another rivalry between the Pistons and the Pacers, if head coach JB Bickerstaff's words are any indication.

The Detroit Pistons lost to the Indiana Pacers 111-100, despite a late rally on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena.

The Pacers' win over the Pistons ended with extensive, heated discussions between players and then assistant coaches.

The Detroit Pistons (21-20) will try to bounce back from a loss to Indiana when they host the surging Phoenix Suns (20-20) on Saturday afternoon. Detroit had its two-game winning streak snapped in the 111-100 loss to the Pacers,

Here are 5 things to know for Thursday's matchup between the Indiana Pacers (22-19) and Detroit Pistons (21-19).

How to watch Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers: date, time, TV channel and live stream details ahead of Thursday's clash in Michigan.