Pistons vs Trail Blazers
Fri, Dec 5
Final
Pistons
Pistons
(17 - 5)
122
-
116
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers
(9 - 13)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 30 | 35 | 19 | 38 | 122 |
| Trail Blazers | 28 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 116 |
Venue: Little Caesars Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Cade Cunningham
DET | #2 | G
29
4
9
Deni Avdija
POR | #8 | F
35
9
7
Smart Game Analysis
Detroit Pistons has a 74% chance of winning the game
The Pistons' elite defense and dominant home record should overwhelm a Trail Blazers team struggling with significant backcourt injuries.
Key Analysis
- • Portland's rotation is severely compromised with key guards Scoot Henderson and Jrue Holiday ruled out due to injury.
- • Cade Cunningham's 27.6 points and 9.2 assists per game create a massive mismatch against the Blazers' depleted lineup.
- • Detroit boasts the league's 5th-ranked defense, allowing just 113.2 points per game compared to Portland's 25th-ranked unit.
- • The Pistons have been nearly unbeatable at Little Caesars Arena this season with a 9-2 home record.
- • Detroit controls the glass with a +5.4 rebounding differential that ranks second in the NBA.
- • Portland must rely on a high-scoring performance from Deni Avdija to compensate for their defensive inefficiencies.
