Tonight, the Indiana Pacers begin their road journey with a game against the Detroit Pistons in the Central Division. Although the Pacers have a 3-0 record against the Pistons this season, Detroit has recently been playing a little bit better.
The Pistons are 3-7 in their last 10 games and have dropped their last three games. In the meantime, Indiana’s subpar shooting allows them to play inconsistent basketball. They have lost their most recent game and have gone 5-5 in their previous 10 games.
Players injured for Pacers vs Pistons
Doug McDermott (calf strain) was listed by the Pacers as questionable. Bennedict Mathurin is classified as out due to a torn labrum. The fact that Isaiah Wong, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Quenton Jackson are on two-way contracts casts doubt on them.
Isaiah Stewart, Ausar Thompson, and Quentin Grimes are all listed as out for the Pistons. Taj Gibson and Simone Fontecchio are marked as dubious.
Crucial Match Ups
Jaden Ivey vs Andrew Nembhard: Ivey can lead the Pistons in scoring because of his quickness with the ball. He is Detroit’s best source of shot creation, bar Cade Cunningham.
The blue and gold will have a strong chance of winning if Nembhard can slow him down and make his life more challenging. Nembhard is a reliable perimeter defender, and Indiana’s defense has improved recently. They have an opportunity to halt Ivey and the Pistons as a result.
