Game Preview: Detroit Pistons at Dallas Mavericks
By Dan Feldman - 2:33 pm | January 5th, 2010Essentials
Date: Jan. 5, 2010
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Television: Fox Sports Detroit
Records
Detroit: 11-21
Dallas: 23-11
Probable starters
Detroit:
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PG |
SG |
SF |
PF |
C |
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Rodney |
Richard |
Tayshaun |
Jonas |
Ben |
Dallas:
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PG |
SG |
SF |
PF |
C |
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Jason |
Jose |
Shawn |
Dirk |
Erick |
Las Vegas projection
Spread: Detroit +8.5
Over/under: 187
Score: Dallas wins, 98-89
Statistical projection
Detroit offensive rating: 103.5 (24th)
Detroit defensive rating: 108.4 (21st)
Detroit pace: 88.1 (29th)
Dallas offensive rating: 107.3 (13th)
Dallas defensive rating: 103.7 (7th)
Dallas pace: 92.5 (17th)
Score: Dallas wins, 97-94
Outlook
Everyone is assuming the Pistons will lose their next two games (tonight and at San Antonio tomorrow), myself included. Playing a pair of excellent teams on the road, there’s little reason for hope.
But Detroit didn’t win when there seemed to be a chance. So maybe, and I know this a reach, the complete lack of pressure will cause the Pistons to play better.
A more realistic scenario: the Mavericks will use tonight’s game to get back on track after losing by 35 to the Lakers on Sunday.
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Will Bynum will miss tonight’s and tomorrow’s games, according to Chris Iott of MLive.
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I’m not sure yet if I’ll be around, but stop by Daily Dime Live to chat during the game.
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