The Detroit Pistons will close out their three game homestand when the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder make their only appearance at Little Caesars Arena.
The two teams are listed amongst the youngest teams in the association with average age of 24, and share similarities in their recent journeys to success. The Thunder, who launched themselves into title favorites after an becoming the youngest No.1 seed in last year’s playoffs, built their team through the NBA draft, moves that were set into motion after trading superstar Paul George in 2019.
This Pistons team has turned the corner from a years-long rebuild, also built through the draft, but the change came into play after the organization made front office changes along with signing veterans to aide the young core.
Detroit is 6-8 against Western Conference teams who are in the playoff hunt. The Pistons, who are sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference, look to take down the best in the West.
Here’s everything you need to know for tonight’s game:
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Pistons (37-30) vs Thunder (54-12) start time today
Pistons vs Thunder TV channel today
Pistons tickets
Tickets on StubHub are going for as low as $47 for the Pistons’ game at Little Caesars Arena vs. the Thunder.
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Pistons vs Thunder projected starting lineups
Pistons: PG Cade Cunningham, SG Tim Hardaway Jr., SF Ausar Thompson, PF Tobias Harris, C Jalen Duren.
Celtics: PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SG Carson Wallace, SF Luguentz Dort, PF Aaron Wiggins, C Isaiah Hartenstein.
Pistons vs Thunder injury report
Pistons: Jaden Ivey (broken leg) remains out but is working toward a return.
Thunder: Oklahoma City will be missing two of the team’s top three players: First-time All-Star guard Jalen Williams is out with a hip injury, and center Chet Holmgren is out (rest). Wing Aaron Wiggins is questionable with an illness.
For more up to date info, check the NBA injury report.
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