Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets
PREVIEW: The Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons meet Sunday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. The Nets have lost 15 of their last 18 games , but they'll look to build momentum after snapping a seven-game losing streak with a 109-99 road win over the Jazz on Friday. The Pistons have won 19 of their last 27 games , establishing themselves as the league's hottest team heading into this matchup. The Pistons rank first defensively in forcing turnovers and allow quality rim attacks at the second-best rate , making them extremely difficult to attack inside, while the Nets rank 28th in turnover rate and 30th in rim-shot defense , creating a significant operational mismatch.
The Pistons average 117.4 points on 48 percent shooting while allowing 110.1 points on 44.2 percent shooting , showcasing their elite two-way efficiency. Brooklyn attempts threes at the second-highest rate in the league but ranks 28th in three-point efficiency , a concerning trend against a Detroit defense that allows high-quality three-pointers and ranks 29th in three-point defense. The Pistons have won each of their last 10 home games against the Nets following a win and covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Brooklyn , underscoring their historical dominance in this series. Cade Cunningham and Michael Porter Jr. will go head-to-head with both averaging over 25 points per game , offering an intriguing individual matchup within this lopsided team comparison.