- Match-Up: Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: Rip City Television Network
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The Moda Center will host an exciting clash as the Portland Trail Blazers (11-16) go head-to-head with the Detroit Pistons (21-6) this Monday.
In their previous match, the Pistons faced off against the Mavericks, suffering a narrow defeat with a score of 116-114. Detroit finished with a field goal percentage of 38.5% (47 of 122) and made 6 out of 33 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Pistons converted 14 of 20 attempts (70%). They excelled on the boards, securing 62 rebounds, with 26 being offensive. Detroit also provided 26 assists throughout the game, forced 17 turnovers, and achieved 11 steals. On the defensive end, they allowed the Mavericks to shoot 44.9% (40 of 89). Dallas accumulated 22 assists and made 4 steals. They collected 51 boards (11 offensive, 40 defensive) and recorded 4 blocks. The Mavericks shot 86.1% from the charity stripe, making 31 of 36 attempts, and only connected on 5 of 27 attempts from long range. In terms of fouls, the Pistons were whistled for 27, while the Mavericks had 21.
Cade Cunningham had a significant impact in the previous game, finishing with a shooting percentage of 40.0%. He also made 9 assists, played for 45 minutes, and pulled down 10 rebounds to total 29 points on 12 of 30 shooting.
The Pistons come into this contest with a record of 21-6 for the season. They score an average of 119.1 points per game, ranking 10th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 48.0%. Detroit is hitting 35.0% of their three-point attempts (300 of 858) and shoots 74.7% from the free-throw line. As a team, they average 46.8 rebounds per game and have dished out 708 assists this season, placing 13th in the league. They have an average of 15.7 turnovers per game and commit 23.0 fouls collectively.
Defensively, the Pistons force an average of 16.9 turnovers per match and draw 23.1 fouls. They rank 2nd in the NBA for fewest assists allowed, having given up 627 so far this season. Additionally, their defense allows opponents to shoot 44.7% from the field (1,039 of 2,325) and yields 41.6 rebounds per game. Opponents have a shooting percentage of 35.2% from beyond the arc against them, and the Pistons rank 7th in the league in points allowed per game (113.1).
In their last outing, the Trail Blazers edged past the Kings with a score of 134-133. Portland secured 27 defensive rebounds and 17 offensive boards, totaling 44. They turned the ball over 21 times but recorded 6 steals. The Kings committed 29 personal fouls, giving the Trail Blazers 33 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 21, resulting in a 63.6% success rate. In three-point shooting, Portland made 15 of 45 attempts (33.3%). They finished the game shooting 49 of 103 from the field (47.6%). The Kings managed to shoot 51.1% (48 of 94) against Portland and made 31.6% from long range (6 of 19) while converting 31 of 34 free throws (91.2%). On the boards, the Trail Blazers permitted Sacramento to collect a total of 42 rebounds (11 offensive).
Deni Avdija stood out as a key performer for the Trail Blazers, achieving 12 of 19 shooting (63.2% field goal percentage) with 5 rebounds. He totaled 35 points over 42 minutes on the court and also contributed 5 assists.
The Blazers enter this match with a record of 11-16 for the current season. They average 22.7 personal fouls per game and shoot 79.3% from the free-throw line. They record 25.1 assists per game (25th in the league) and average 17.1 turnovers per match. The Trail Blazers have scored 3,207 points this season, averaging 118.8 per game, and secure an average of 45.4 rebounds per outing. Offensively, the Trail Blazers maintain a shooting accuracy of 44.6%, ranking them 29th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Trail Blazers rank 26th in the league for points allowed, with an average of 122.3 points per game. They force 15.9 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 48.3% from the field (25th in the league). Their defense gives up 36.4% shooting from three-point range (341 of 936) and allows teams an 81.3% success rate at the free-throw line. They permit an average of 27.4 assists and 44.4 rebounds per match, ranking 22nd and 17th in the league, respectively.
Which team will come out on top against the spread in tonight’s NBA showdown?
Prediction: Back Detroit
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