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Rockets vs. Pistons: Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are visiting the Detroit Pistons. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Jan 12, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) defends against Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Jan 12, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) defends against Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images / David Reginek-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are back in action tonight as they take on the Detroit Pistons in a Sunday matinee matchup at Little Caesars Arena.

The Rockets and Pistons have been in lockstep as two teams rebuilding for the past few years. However, the Rockets took a bit of a fast track towards the middle of the pack in the NBA last year by signing veterans to complement the young players on the roster.

Meanwhile, the Pistons took a step back last year and have adopted a similar strategy this past offseason by signing Tim Hardaway Jr. and Tobias Harris in hopes of improving the roster.

This afternoon, the two teams are set to clash for their first meeting of the season.

Rockets vs. Pistons Information

Rockets vs. Pistons Injury Report

Houston Rockets

  • C Steven Adams (QUESTIONABLE - knee)

Detroit Pistons

  • PF Bobi Klintman (OUT - calf)
  • SF Ausar Thompson (OUT - illness, conditioning)
  • C Jalen Duren (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

Rockets vs. Pistons Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

Detroit Pistons

  • PG Cade Cunningham
  • SG Jaden Ivey
  • SF Tim Hardaway Jr.
  • PF Tobias Harris
  • C Jalen Duren

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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