Through 3 Quarters
We’ve seen some fireworks three quarters in as the Brooklyn Nets and the Detroit Pistons have combined for 195 points. Brooklyn currently holds a 98-97 lead.
The Nets have been riding high on the performance of power forward Kevin Durant, who has 35 points and five assists along with nine rebounds. One thing to keep an eye out for is Kyrie Irving’s foul situation as he currently sits at four.
Shooting guard Cade Cunningham (17 points), small forward Saddiq Bey (15 points), and center Isaiah Stewart (15 points) have been the top scorers for Detroit.
Detroit hasn’t lost 92% of the games in which they were down heading into the final period this year, so a victory here would be refreshing.
Who’s Playing
Detroit @ Brooklyn
Current Records: Detroit 20-55; Brooklyn 39-36
What to Know
After a four-game homestand, the Detroit Pistons will be on the road. They will square off against the Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET Tuesday at Barclays Center. The Pistons have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with Brooklyn and are hoping to record their first victory since Feb. 9 of last year.
Detroit was close but no cigar on Sunday as they fell 104-102 to the New York Knicks. A silver lining for Detroit was the play of power forward Marvin Bagley III, who had 27 points along with seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, the point spread favored Brooklyn on Sunday, but luck did not. They fell to the Charlotte Hornets 119-110. Brooklyn’s defeat shouldn’t obscure the performances of center Andre Drummond, who posted a double-double on 20 points and 17 boards in addition to three blocks, and power forward Kevin Durant, who had 27 points and seven assists along with eight boards.
The losses put the Pistons at 20-55 and the Nets at 39-36. Two offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Detroit has only been able to knock down 42.90% percent of their shots, which is the second lowest field goal percentage in the league. Brooklyn’s offense has more to brag about, as they they rank fourth in the league when it comes to field goal percentage, with 47.40% on the season. We’ll see if their 4.50% advantage translates to a win.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Barclays Center — Brooklyn, New York
- TV: Bally Sports – Detroit
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $28.49
Odds
The Nets are a big 14-point favorite against the Pistons, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Nets, as the game opened with the Nets as a 12.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Brooklyn have won 13 out of their last 23 games against Detroit.
- Dec 12, 2021 – Brooklyn 116 vs. Detroit 104
- Nov 05, 2021 – Brooklyn 96 vs. Detroit 90
- Oct 31, 2021 – Brooklyn 117 vs. Detroit 91
- Mar 26, 2021 – Brooklyn 113 vs. Detroit 111
- Mar 13, 2021 – Brooklyn 100 vs. Detroit 95
- Feb 09, 2021 – Detroit 122 vs. Brooklyn 111
- Jan 29, 2020 – Brooklyn 125 vs. Detroit 115
- Jan 25, 2020 – Brooklyn 121 vs. Detroit 111
- Nov 02, 2019 – Detroit 113 vs. Brooklyn 109
- Mar 11, 2019 – Brooklyn 103 vs. Detroit 75
- Oct 31, 2018 – Brooklyn 120 vs. Detroit 119
- Oct 17, 2018 – Detroit 103 vs. Brooklyn 100
- Apr 01, 2018 – Detroit 108 vs. Brooklyn 96
- Feb 07, 2018 – Detroit 115 vs. Brooklyn 106
- Jan 21, 2018 – Brooklyn 101 vs. Detroit 100
- Jan 10, 2018 – Detroit 114 vs. Brooklyn 80
- Mar 30, 2017 – Detroit 90 vs. Brooklyn 89
- Mar 21, 2017 – Brooklyn 98 vs. Detroit 96
- Nov 02, 2016 – Brooklyn 109 vs. Detroit 101
- Mar 19, 2016 – Detroit 115 vs. Brooklyn 103
- Feb 01, 2016 – Detroit 105 vs. Brooklyn 100
- Jan 09, 2016 – Detroit 103 vs. Brooklyn 89
- Nov 29, 2015 – Brooklyn 87 vs. Detroit 83
Injury Report for Brooklyn
- Ben Simmons: Out (Back)
- Joe Harris: Out for the Season (Ankle)
Injury Report for Detroit
- Isaiah Livers: Out (Concussion)
- Chris Smith: Out (Knee)
- Jerami Grant: Out for the Season (Calf)
- Hamidou Diallo: Out for the Season (Finger)
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