The Detroit Pistons, riding a 12-game winning streak, will visit the Indiana Pacers on Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Detroit looks to extend its 14-2 start despite several players listed on the injury report.
For the Pistons, Jaden Ivey and Caris LeVert are probable, recovering from lower-body soreness and reconditioning. Bobi Klintman, Wendell Moore Jr., Marcus Sasser, Tolu Smith, and Isaac Jones are all out, with ankle, hip, and G League assignments affecting availability.
Indiana enters the matchup at 2-14, coming off a 120-109 loss to Cleveland. The Pacers face a depleted roster, with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined for a right Achilles tear and Johnny Furphy, Quenton Jackson, Kam Jones, Aaron Nesmith, and Obi Toppin all out due to injuries.
Detroit’s scoring is led by Cade Cunningham at 27.4 points per game, with Jalen Duren adding 20.5. Tobias Harris contributes 14.1, while Duncan Robinson provides 12.8 off the bench. On the boards, Duren dominates with 11.5 rebounds per game, followed by Harris at 5.9. Cunningham also leads in assists at 9.9 per contest.
The Pacers rely on Bennedict Mathurin for 26.4 points per game, with Pascal Siakam adding 24.8. Andrew Nembhard averages 19.0 points and 6.4 assists, while Aaron Nesmith contributes 15.5 points despite being sidelined with a knee injury. Rebounding is led by Mathurin (7.2) and Siakam (7.0).
Detroit’s recent form includes a 129-116 win over the Bucks and a 120-112 victory against Atlanta. Indiana’s last two games featured a 127-118 win over Charlotte and a 120-109 defeat at Cleveland. The Pistons previously defeated the Pacers 127-112 on November 17.
