The Detroit Pistons will look to defend Little Caesar’s Arena against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are on a two-game winning streak.
This will be the first match-up between the Detroit Pistons and the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. Last season, the teams split the two game series both losing at home.
Detroit is coming off arguably their biggest win of the season on Saturday night, defeating the Warriors in Stephen Curry‘s return 111-102 at home.
The Thunder, however, are coming off of defeating two of the worst teams in the East in the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers.
The player match-up to watch will be between the two big men, OKC’s Steven Adams and Detroit’s Andre Drummond.
Drummond is averaging 18.6 points per game and 16.4 rebounds per game in 33.4 minutes. Drummond will look to attack aggressively in this game against one of the most athletic and best rim protectors in the NBA.
Adams on the other end isn’t known for his offensive skills, but his pick and roll game and offensive rebounding sets him apart. Adams is averaging 14.6 points per game and 10.4 rebounds per game while playing 34 minutes. He will look to keep the league leader in rebounds per game in Drummond off the glass and away from the basket.
The Thunder will be without wing Andre Roberson (knee), and both Hamidou Diallo and Terrance Ferguson are day-to-day with ankle injuries.
The Pistons may still be without Luke Kennard (shoulder), but it will likely be a game time decision whether he suits up or not.
As the Pistons are 1-0 into possibly their toughest month of their schedule, what are you most looking forward to?
Be on the look out after the game for the recap here.
Game day Information:
TV: Fox Sports Detroit
Radio: 97.1 FM (Pistons radio affiliates)
When: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Little Caesar’s Arena