The Detroit Pistons are looking for their eighth win in nine games, with the only loss an overtime disappointment to the Dallas Mavericks. Standing in their way will be a struggling Utah Jazz team. They have lost four in a row, and they can lay all those losses at the hands of a dreadful defensive showing.
The Jazz have the second-worst defense in the NBA, and it is somehow getting worse by the day. In that four-game losing streak, the Jazz have surrendered 143, 128, 135, and 137 points, respectively.
They can score, and the Pistons must ensure that no one explodes and gives the Jazz a fighting chance. Keep Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George in check, and Detroit should be able to cruise to a victory. If you let one or both go off for 35 points, it could be a long night.
Game Vitals
When: 9:30 p.m. ET
Where: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
Watch: Fan Duel Sports Network Detroit
Odds: Pistons -9
Projected Lineups
Detroit Pistons (24-6)
Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren
Utah Jazz (10-19)
Keyonte George, Svi Mykhailuk, Ace Baily, Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf Nurkic
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