Pistons vs. Mavericks GameThread: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

Every game makes me more and more impressed with what Isaiah Stewart is doing on the court. He’s rebounding better, maintaining some excellent efficiency as a big man who takes advantage of second-chance opportunities and easy looks, and he’s showing increasingly solid footwork and range on his jump shot. I’m not sure what he can be long term, but he’s already a good player who could grow into something more. Add that to Saddiq’s two way effectiveness, Killian’s vision and defense, and Frank Jackson and Tyler Cook always managing to find ways to Do Stuff (tm), and it’s a fun team to watch. So let’s watch it together!

Game Vitals

When: 8:30 p.m. EST
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Watch: Bally Sports Detroit+
Odds: Pistons +10.5

Projected Lineups

Detroit Pistons (18-40)

Cory Joseph, Josh Jackson, Saddiq Bey, Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee

Dallas Mavericks (30-26)

Luka Doncic, Josh Richardson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Maxi Kleber, Kristaps Porzingis

Pregame Reading

• Source: Dallas Mavericks fire Tony Ronzone following July sexual assault allegation — ESPN, Ronzone was an international scout for the Pistons in the early 2000s who targeted Mehmet Okur, Carlos Delfino and others.
• From Ben Simmons and Zion Williamson to Luka Dončić, JJ Redick has another unique partner for his two-man game — Mavs Moneyball
• Rookie Killian Hayes ‘growing,’ showing skills that tantalized Pistons — Detroit News
• ‘He does it every possession’ – At 19, Isaiah Stewart is turning heads as a Pistons rookie — Pistons.com