Portland vs Detroit scores & predictions
But Portland has lost 5 of their last 7, having to overcome a problematic start to beat the victory-impoverished Charlotte Hornets at home last week. No game is a guarantee at this point. Nonetheless, it’ll be an opportunity for Portland to get back on the right track before heading out for three moderately-tough road games this week. Blazers vs. Pistons —Monday, January 2nd, 7:00 PM, Pacific How to Watch: Root Sports Northwest, Bally Sports Detroit, NBA League Pass Blazers Injuries: Nassir Little (out), Justise Winslow (out), Greg Brown III (questionable), Keon Johnson (questionable) Pistons Injuries: Cade Cunningham (out), Killian Hayes (suspended), Isaiah Livers (out), Buddy Boeheim (day to day) SBN Affiliate: Detroit Bad Boys What to Watch For Gary Payton Returns— For the first time all year, Gary Payton II was not listed on the Trail Blazers’ injured list.
Toxic Production— The Pistons are bad, in large part, because they hold the 28th-best field goal percentage in the league while their defense allows the 27th-worst. You could drive two semis and a blimp through that gap and never touch the sides. That should make the game easy for Portland if the Blazers don’t allow Detroit stupid points.
Detroit Pistons game score vs. Portland Trail Blazers
That probably means his recovery from off-season surgery is complete and he’s ready to take the floor. He’s not likely to have a major impact while shaking the rust off, but this is a good game to get him some run. The Blazers head out on the road against Minnesota, Indiana, and Toronto this week. Those are all more guard-intensive lineups than the injured Pistons provide. With Portland in desperate need of backcourt defense, having Payton up and running should be a boon.
Blazers vs. Pistons —Monday, January 2nd, 7:00 PM, Pacific How to Watch: Root Sports Northwest, Bally Sports Detroit, NBA League Pass Blazers Injuries: Nassir Little (out), Justise Winslow (out), Greg Brown III (questionable), Keon Johnson (questionable) Pistons Injuries: Cade Cunningham (out), Killian Hayes (suspended), Isaiah Livers (out), Buddy Boeheim (day to day) SBN Affiliate: Detroit Bad Boys What to Watch For Gary Payton Returns— For the first time all year, Gary Payton II was not listed on the Trail Blazers’ injured list.
Those would be the kind anybody can score: points off turnovers, fast breaks, offensive rebounds. Beware the Bench— Although Detroit’s injured, suspended, and under-talented offensive lineup is nothing to write home about (unless mom likes horror novels), their bench plays hard and has provided a boost in recent games. Meanwhile Portland’s bench has been under-performing. Even if the win isn’t in question—and it shouldn’t be—getting there without having to play the starters 38 minutes apiece would be nice. That would require the Blazers reserves to come strong.
That probably means his recovery from off-season surgery is complete and he’s ready to take the floor. He’s not likely to have a major impact while shaking the rust off, but this is a good game to get him some run. The Blazers head out on the road against Minnesota, Indiana, and Toronto this week. Those are all more guard-intensive lineups than the injured Pistons provide. With Portland in desperate need of backcourt defense, having Payton up and running should be a boon. Toxic Production— The Pistons are bad, in large part, because they hold the 28th-best field goal percentage in the league while their defense allows the 27th-worst.
Pistons vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds and Picks, Jan. 02
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Detroit Pistons PreviewThe Portland Trail Blazers are set to make their 2023 calendar year debut tonight with a tilt against the Detroit Pistons at the Moda Center. The 18-17 Blazers would normally feel confident against the 10-29 Pistons, owners of the worst record in the NBA. But Portland has lost 5 of their last 7, having to overcome a problematic start to beat the victory-impoverished Charlotte Hornets at home last week. No game is a guarantee at this point. Nonetheless, it’ll be an opportunity for Portland to get back on the right track before heading out for three moderately-tough road games this week.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Detroit Pistons PreviewThe Portland Trail Blazers are set to make their 2023 calendar year debut tonight with a tilt against the Detroit Pistons at the Moda Center. The 18-17 Blazers would normally feel confident against the 10-29 Pistons, owners of the worst record in the NBA.
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m. Both the Blazers and Pistons walked away victorious on Thursday night. Portland beat the Lakers at home, 118-109. Thursday’s game marked the return of Damian Lillard to the starting lineup. Lillard had missed five straight games with a left ankle sprain. In his return, he scored 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting. It was CJ McCollum to lead the way for the Blazers though, with 27 points. For the game, Portland shot 53. 1% as a team. As for the Pistons, Detroit got past the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with a 115-114 win.
Trail Blazers look to stay hot vs. Pistons on CSN at 6:00pm on SundayPistons vs. Trail Blazers The Portland Trail Blazers (16-22) host the Detroit Pistons (17-21) on Sunday night at 6:00pm at Moda Center. The Portland Trail Blazers and the NBA announced on Saturday afternoon that postponement of this weekend’s home game versus the Detroit Pistons has been rescheduled from Saturday at 7:00pm to Sunday at 6 p.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Detroit Pistons
597. The Pistons are running pick-and-pops for Stewart and empowering him to take trailers in transition, and with this added diversification in his game has come better resultant output. Meanwhile Brooks Warren of SLAM cites NBA Head Coaches impressed by rookie guard Jaden Ivey: “At the point guard position, more than anything, just understanding the NBA game, ” [Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach Tyronn] Lue said when asked about the big problem young guards faces.
The Pistons outrebounded the Hornets, 57-49. The victory was Detroit’s 10th home win of the season. Small Forward Tobias Harris is the Pistons’ top scorer so far this season, averaging 16. 6 points per game. Center Andre Drummond leads the team in rebounding with 13. 5 boards per contest. Detroit begins a five-game road trip with the first stop being in Portland. This is the first of two meeting between the Trail Blazers and Pistons. Portland will visit Detroit on February 28th.
You could drive two semis and a blimp through that gap and never touch the sides. That should make the game easy for Portland if the Blazers don’t allow Detroit stupid points. Those would be the kind anybody can score: points off turnovers, fast breaks, offensive rebounds. Beware the Bench— Although Detroit’s injured, suspended, and under-talented offensive lineup is nothing to write home about (unless mom likes horror novels), their bench plays hard and has provided a boost in recent games.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Detroit Pistons
Trail Blazers look to stay hot vs. Pistons on CSN at 6:00pm