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With the second half of the 2025-26 NBA season in full swing, all eyes are at the top of the Western and Eastern Conferences for a glimpse of might be this year’s NBA Finals. In a battle for the top of the league, the Oklahoma City Thunder (45-14) take on the Detroit Pistons (42-14) on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Both teams are fighting to stay at the top of the NBA, but the Pistons have a slight edge over the Thunder in the association.
At a Glance: How to Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons Online
Stream: Sling TV
TV Channel: ESPN
Date, Start Time: Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT
Want to watch Oklahoma City vs. Detroit online? Below is a quick guide on how to stream the Thunder vs. the Pistons without cable.
How to Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons Game Online
Thunder vs. Pistons game airs live on ESPN, so cord-cutters will want to get a cable streaming service to watch the game online. Rolling Stone’s top recommendation is Sling TV. Here are more details on pricing information for the live TV streamer:
OKC Thunder vs DET Pistons Livestream: Watch NBA on Sling TV Online
Sling Orange is one of the most wallet-friendly live TV streaming services, with packages starting at $45.99 per month. You can get more than 30 channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Disney Channel, Freeform, MotorTrends, A&E, AMC, BBC America, BET, CNN, Comedy Central, Food Network, Fuse, HGTV, History Channel, IFC, Lifetime, Nick Jr., QVC, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Vice and many others. Additionally, there are premium channels available with Sling’s add-ons.
Note: Channels and pricing varies and depends on your local TV market. Learn more about Sling TV here.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons Date, Start Time, Location
The Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons matchup takes place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday, Feb. 25, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons Predictions
With top records in the NBA, the Oklahoma City enter the matchup as slight favorites, even though Detroit has the best record overall. As for this writing, the Thunder has the top spot in the west with ambitions for winning the conference to repeat as champions.
Meanwhile, the Pistons, who currently have the best record in the east, are a formidable opponent with point guard Cade Cunningham leading the way. The Pistons are looking for a win their conference, while this matchup might be a taste of the NBA Finals this June. Either way, it should be one unforgettable battle between the Thunder and Pistons.