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Pistons Down Pelicans Behind Late Scoring Outburst
The Pelicans aim to break a three-game road losing streak against the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, who have a 28-9 home record this season.
- On Thursday, the New Orleans Pelicans visited the Detroit Pistons seeking to break a three-game road skid, while the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons looked to rebound from a 130-129 overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
- New Orleans has struggled away from home this season with a 9-26 road record. Interim head coach James Borrego emphasized the need for defensive improvement, stating, "Our defense has to travel with us. To be a good road team, you have to take your defense on the road."
- The Detroit Pistons hold a 52-20 record, leading the Eastern Conference. All-Star Jalen Duren anchors the interior; forward Ausar Thompson praised his impact, saying, "He's just everywhere," after Duren's 26-point performance against Atlanta.
- Zion Williamson continues to lead the Pelicans while shooting 67.7% from the field this month. Meanwhile, the Pistons are without star guard Cade Cunningham, sidelined for his fifth consecutive game due to a collapsed lung.
- Detroit maintains a four-game lead over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons face a demanding stretch ahead, with six of their final nine regular-season games scheduled on the road.
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Pistons host Pelicans, looking to bounce back from rare loss
The Detroit Pistons had their four-game winning streak snapped by the red-hot Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. They'll look to start a new one when they host the lowly New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right5Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left, 40% Center
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40% Center
L 40%
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