**Indiana Pacers (1-12, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (11-2, 1st in the Eastern Conference)**
**Detroit; Monday, 7 p.m. EST**
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### Bottom Line
The Detroit Pistons enter this matchup against the Indiana Pacers riding a nine-game winning streak. The Pistons have a strong 7-2 record in Eastern Conference play, leading the conference in rebounding with an average of 47.8 boards per game. Jalen Duren headlines Detroit’s rebounding efforts, averaging 12.0 rebounds per game.
Meanwhile, the Pacers have struggled in conference games, posting an 0-4 record. Indiana has also faced difficulties in games decided by double digits, holding an 0-7 record in such contests this season.
Detroit’s shooting numbers highlight an interesting matchup. The Pistons average 11.4 made three-pointers per game this season, which is just 0.5 fewer made shots than the 11.9 three-pointers per game that the Pacers allow on defense. On the other hand, Indiana averages 11.5 made three-pointers per game, 1.7 fewer than the 13.2 per game the Pistons give up.
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### Top Performers
– **Cade Cunningham (Pistons):** Averaging 27.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 9.9 assists per game.
– **Javonte Green (Pistons):** Averaging 21.0 points over his last 10 games.
– **Pascal Siakam (Pacers):** Averaging 24.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.
– **Andrew Nembhard (Pacers):** Averaging 4.0 made three-pointers over his last 10 games.
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### Last 10 Games
**Pistons:** 9-1 record, averaging 119.1 points, 47.2 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 11.3 steals, and 5.4 blocks per game, while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.9 points per game.
**Pacers:** 1-9 record, averaging 106.5 points, 46.1 rebounds, 23.2 assists, 6.6 steals, and 4.6 blocks per game, with 39.4% shooting from the field. Opponents have averaged 121.8 points against Indiana.
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### Injuries
**Pistons:**
– Ausar Thompson: Day-to-day (ankle)
– Marcus Sasser: Out (hip)
– Tobias Harris: Day-to-day (ankle)
– Jaden Ivey: Out (knee)
– Cade Cunningham: Day-to-day (hip)
– Jalen Duren: Day-to-day (ankle)
**Pacers:**
– Quenton Jackson: Out (hamstring)
– Obi Toppin: Out (foot)
– Johnny Furphy: Day-to-day (ankle)
– Aaron Nesmith: Day-to-day (knee)
– Kam Jones: Out (back)
– Bennedict Mathurin: Day-to-day (foot)
– Tyrese Haliburton: Out for season (Achilles)
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This game promises to be a test of strength for the struggling Pacers against the surging Pistons, who look to extend their impressive winning streak.
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