Mavericks vs Pistons
Thu, Dec 18
Final/OT
Mavericks
Mavericks
(10 - 17)
116
-
114
Pistons
Pistons
(21 - 5)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | 35 | 31 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 116 |
| Pistons | 30 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 4 | 114 |
Venue: American Airlines Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Cooper Flagg
DAL | #32 | F
23
10
4
Cade Cunningham
DET | #2 | G
29
10
9
Smart Game Analysis
Detroit Pistons has a 65% chance of winning the game
The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons are strong favorites to defeat the struggling, injury-plagued Mavericks despite playing on the road.
Key Analysis
- • Dallas is missing Kyrie Irving (ACL) and Dereck Lively II (foot), while star big man Anthony Davis is questionable with a calf injury.
- • Detroit holds a massive advantage on the glass, ranking 3rd in rebounding (46.2 per game) compared to Dallas's depleted frontcourt.
- • The Pistons boast the NBA's 2nd-best defensive rating (111.2), which poses a major challenge for a Dallas offense ranked 28th.
- • Cade Cunningham is playing at an MVP level, averaging 27.1 points and 9.2 assists to lead Detroit to a 21-5 record.
- • Detroit enters with strong momentum having won 5 of their last 6 games, whereas Dallas sits at 10-17 and recently collapsed defensively against Utah.
- • Dallas needs a historic performance from rookie Cooper Flagg and efficient minutes from PJ Washington to overcome the talent gap.
