Game Preview: Pistons Look to Start Win Streak in Meet with Blazers
The Detroit Pistons(17-21) head to Portland tonight to take on the Portland Trail Blazers(16-22). The game begins at 9:00 PM EST.
The game was supposed to take place last night, beginning at 10:00 PM EST, but the game was postponed due to "potential severe weather conditions" in Portland, according to the Detroit Pistons public relations. It was rescheduled for tonight.
The Blazers took down the Los Angeles Lakers 118-109 in their last game. Damian Lillard returned to action after missing their last five games against Los Angeles. CJ McCollum scored 27 points and added seven assists in the win.
Lillard will play tonight against Detroit.
The Blazers, like the Pistons, have underperformed this year. They are hoping to get back on track beforeĀ it is too late.
The Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 115-114 on Thursday. Tobias Harris scored 25 points off the bench. Boban Marjanovic, who played in place of the injured Aron Baynes, scored 15 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in just 22 minutes off the bench. Reggie Jackson had 22 points and 11 assists.
It is unknown is Aron Baynes will play tonight versus Portland.
Probable Starting Lineups:
Detroit Pistons
PG: Reggie Jackson
SG: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SF: Marcus Morris
PF: Jon Leuer
C: Andre Drummond
Portland Trail Blazers
PG: Damian Lillard
SG: CJ McCollum
SF: Moe Harkless
PF: Al-Farouq Aminu
C: Mason Plumlee
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