Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 5, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Detroit Pistons at San Antonio Spurs, 5 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Detroit Pistons | Position | San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|---|
Daniss Jenkins 16.7 mpg · 12.7 pts  | PG |  De'Aaron Fox 31.4 mpg · 13.9 pts |
Ausar Thompson 26.1 mpg · 9.3 pts  | SG |  Stephon Castle 29.7 mpg · 14.3 pts |
Cade Cunningham 35.1 mpg · 22.3 pts  | SF |  Devin Vassell 30.5 mpg · 11.9 pts |
Duncan Robinson 28.1 mpg · 18.6 pts  | PF |  Julian Champagnie 27.6 mpg · 10.1 pts |
Paul Reed 13.5 mpg · 11.4 pts  | C |  Victor Wembanyama 29.0 mpg · 30.1 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs starting lineups?
For 5 March 2026, the Detroit Pistons are expected to start Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Cade Cunningham, Paul Reed and Daniss Jenkins. The San Antonio Spurs are expected to start De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama. Ruled out from the usual starters: Jalen Duren (Out).
Who is out for Pistons vs Spurs?
For 5 March 2026, the Detroit Pistons are without 2 players: Jalen Duren (Out) and Isaiah Joe (Out), and the San Antonio Spurs are without 4 players: Jayden Quaintance (Out), Tobias Harris (Out), Maliq Brown (Out) and Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.