DETROIT (December 1) —— The Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons is the lone game on the NBA schedule tonight. This games will take place at Little Caesars Arena here in Detroit, and starting at 7:00 pm ET and live streaming on NBA TV.
STORYLINE: Luka Doncic and Dallas visit the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night hoping to build on the 116-113 win over the Golden State Warriors earlier this week. Doncic scored 41 points for the Mavericks (10-10) in the victory against Golden State and he’s can’t wait to take on the Pistons (5-18). Detroit, meanwhile, comes into the game after losing three straight games.
The Pistons are also 3-7 in home games, while Dallas is 1-7 away from home. The Mavericks enter this game as -8.0 point favorite with the Over/Under at 220 points. Dallas averages 109.4 points and has outscored opponents by 1.8 points per game.
In the meantime, the Pistons, who are sitting in last place in the Eastern Conference standings are averaging 109.1 points per game, but are being outscored by -8.6 points per game after giving away 117.7 points each game.
INJURIES: Pistons: Jaden Ivey: out (knee), Cade Cunningham: out (shin).
Thursday’s Games
Dallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons, 7 p.m. – Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI