The Detroit Pistons, under head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, started the 2024-25 NBA season strong but have recently struggled, going 1-4 in their last five games. Currently at 8-12, they sit at No. 11 in the Eastern Conference, just behind the Indiana Pacers, who they face next.

This matchup is crucial for both teams, with the Pacers on a three-game win streak, albeit against weaker opponents. Injury concerns loom for Detroit, with key players Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris listed as questionable.