Detroit Pistons vs Utah Jazz
PREVIEW: The Detroit Pistons (5-2) will look to extend a three-game winning run when hosting the Utah Jazz (3-4) on November 5, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit is off to a strong start but will be missing a key player in Tobias Harris in this matchup, with the veteran forward set to miss a second straight game. Utah isn't healthy either without starting center Walker Kessler, but pulled off a road upset against the Boston Celtics in its last game. The Pistons rank first in attacking the rim on offense while allowing few shots at the basket on defense, contrasting sharply with the Jazz's ranking of 29th in spacing and 30th in three-point attempts allowed.
The battle on the glass figures to be critical in this matchup. Detroit excels with good offensive rebounding at 30.3 percent, ranking 5th, while Utah struggles with low spacing that has limited their offensive efficiency. The Jazz are giving up the second most assists per game this season at 29.1, a weakness that could be exploited by Detroit's playmakers. Lauri Markkanen leads Utah's charge with 31.1 points per game while ranking sixth in three-pointers made, while Cade Cunningham anchors Detroit's offense with 23.6 points and a team-leading 9.6 assists per contest.