Pistons vs Rockets
Fri, Jan 23
Final
Pistons
Pistons
(32 - 10)
104
-
111
Rockets
Rockets
(26 - 16)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 20 | 32 | 20 | 32 | 104 |
| Rockets | 28 | 24 | 34 | 25 | 111 |
Venue: Little Caesars Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jalen Duren
DET | #0 | C
18
7
0
Kevin Durant
HOU | #7 | F
32
7
3
Smart Game Analysis
Detroit Pistons has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Pistons' significant rest advantage and dominant home record should overwhelm a fatigued Rockets squad coming off an overtime loss and missing key backcourt playmakers.
Key Analysis
- • Houston is playing on zero days' rest after a draining overtime loss to Philadelphia last night, while Detroit has been off since Wednesday.
- • The Pistons are a dominant 18-4 at Little Caesars Arena, contrasting sharply with the Rockets' current five-game road losing streak.
- • Houston's backcourt is severely depleted with starting point guard Fred VanVleet and backup Aaron Holiday both ruled out.
- • Detroit leads the Eastern Conference in rebounding (46.3 per game), which helps neutralize Alperen Sengun's impact on the glass.
- • The Pistons have won four straight games and seven of their last eight, proving they can win even if star Cade Cunningham (questionable) sits.
- • Houston must rely heavily on Kevin Durant to create offense in isolation to overcome their lack of playmaking depth.
