Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds November 24
The Indiana Pacers welcome the Detroit Pistons to town on Friday night for In-Season Tournament action. It's the final Group Stage game for both teams, and the Pacers have already clinched the top spot in Eastern Conference Group A.
The Pacers will be looking to bounce back from a one-point loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night while the Pistons will be hoping to stop their 12-game losing streak. The Pacers are 8-6 while Detroit is 2-13.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, Bally Sports Detroit
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are big favorites as they are currently -7.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 243.5.
Pacers vs Pistons Injury Report
The Pacers listed Aaron Nesmith (right wrist sprain), Tyrese Haliburton (sprained right wrist), and Andew Nembhard (lower back spasms) as questionable for the action. Two-way contract players Isaiah Wong, Kendall Brown, and Oscar Tshiebwe are all questionable due to their status on a two-way deal. Tshiebwe has been turning heads in the G League recently.
The Pistons listed Bojan Bogdanovic, Malcolm Cazalon, Joe Harris, Monte Morris, and Jared Rhoden as out.
Key Matchup
Isaiah Stewart vs Obi Toppin: If Toppin starts at the four tonight, he will line up across from Stewart. The Pistons forward is as tough as they come and has been shooting the ball well from three this season, which makes him a tough cover.
Teams with size at numerous frontcourt positions have given Indiana trouble this season. Stewart could be another datapoint in that trend unless Toppin, and other Pacers forwards, find a way to slow him down. Toppin has been playing well of late for the blue and gold and will be important tonight.
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- Oscar Tshiebwe is 'dominating' the boards in the G League for the Indiana Mad Ants. CLICK HERE.
- Indiana Pacers miss a game-winning chance at the buzzer and fall to the Toronto Raptors at home. CLICK HERE.
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