The Detroit Pistons (15-49) and the Portland Trailblazers (30-34) will clash tonight. Detroit is dead last in the Eastern Conference standings, while Portland sits in 13th place in the Western Conference. The Pistons have been awful this year. Their roster is loaded with young talent, but that talent has yet to amount to much on the court. Detroit has the worst record in the NBA and is plagued with injuries. Portland is no better. The Trailblazers have been a mediocre team all year and have struggled throughout. The lone bright spot of the game is that we get to watch Damien Lillard ball out. Can Detroit keep it close, or will Portland annihilate them?
Detroit Pistons vs. Portland Trailblazers Match Details
Fixture: Portland Trailblazers @ Detroit Pistons
Date and Time: March 6, 2023, @ 7:00 p.m. EST
Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Rodney McGruder | G | Ankle | |
| James Wiseman | C | Knee | Questionable |
| Killian Hayes | PG | Hand | Questionable |
| Isaiah Stewart | C | Hip | OUT |
| Bojan Bogdanavic | SF | Achilles | OUT |
| Jalen Duren | C | Ankle | OUT |
| Cade Cunningham | PG | Leg | OUT |
Portland Trailblazers Injury Report
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Anfernee Simons | SG | Ankle | Questionable |
| Ibou Badji | C | Knee | OUT |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | G | Back | OUT |
| Justise Winslow | PF | Ankle | OUT |
| Jusuf Nurkic | C | Calf | OUT |
Detroit Pistons vs. Portland Trailblazers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | O/U | ML |
| Portland Trailblazers | -5.5 | O228.5 | -225 |
| Detroit Pistons | +5.5 | U228.5 | +190 |
Detroit Pistons vs. Portland Trailblazers Projected Starting 5’s
Detroit Pistons
| Player | Position |
| Killian Hayes (GTD) | PG |
| Jaden Ivey | SG |
| Isaiah Livers | SF |
| Marvin Bagley III | PF |
| James Wiseman (GTD) | C |
Portland Trailblazers
| Player | Position |
| Damien Lillard | PG |
| Matisse Thybulle | SG |
| Cam Reddish | SF |
| Jerami Grant | PF |
| Drew Eubanks | C |
Game Prediction
Detroit’s season is over. With all the injuries combined with the fact they can’t beat anyone, it’s time to throw in the towel. Tonight, as Portland comes to town, it’s not a matter of who wins but how badly the Pistons lose. Unless there is a miracle in Motown, Portland will win easily. This game could get ugly quickly, and we see Detroit lose by double-digits. Take Lillard and The Blazers tonight, no questions asked. For more NBA News, CLICK HERE.
