Currently on a five-game losing streak, the Detroit Pistons aim to get back in the win column when they host the New Orleans Pelicans for a Sunday afternoon showdown at Little Caesars Arena.
The Pistons, who are 3-7 in their last 10 games, face a tough challenge against the Western Conference’s No. 5 seed, who has been impressive since the All-Star break in the NBA. Pelicans leading scorer Zion Williamson has been outstanding this season, averaging 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and five assists.
Joining him to lead the way for NOLA is Brandon Ingram, who has quickly become one of the best forwards in the NBA. He is second to Williamson with 20.8 points and 5.1 rebounds, but leads the team in assists with 5.8 per outing.
While the Pistons certainly don’t want any injuries on anyone, as they’ve had their share this season, they will get some slight relief as Ingram (left knee bone bruise) will be sidelined for Sunday’s game. Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (left knee injury management) will be in uniform, and Jalen Duren (lower back spasms) is listed as questionable.
Simone Fontecchio, Quentin Grimes and Taj Gibson will miss Sunday’s game.
While Pistons coach Monty Williams said the team isn’t focused on last year’s 17-65 record, time is running out for the ballclub, eclipsing the team’s win total. last season. Cunningham, who has struggled shooting lately, along with teammate Jaden Ivey in the backcourt, will need to be productive for the Pistons to earn their 13th victory.
Detroit Pistons (12-58) against the New Orleans Pelicans (43-27)
When: Sunday March 24
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Or: Little Caesars Arena
Channel: Bally Sports Detroit
