- Matchup: Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings
- Event Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
- Broadcasting On: NBC Sports California
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On Tuesday, the Sacramento Kings (6-22) will host the Detroit Pistons (22-6) at the Golden 1 Center in hopes of securing a victory.
In their most recent outing, the Pistons triumphed over the Hornets, defeating them by a score of 112-86. Detroit concluded the game with a shooting efficiency of 44.1% (41 of 93) and made 6 of 28 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free throw line, they successfully converted 24 of 32 opportunities, equating to a 75.0% success rate. The Pistons excelled on the glass, securing a total of 61 rebounds, including 17 offensive boards. Additionally, they racked up 18 assists while forcing 18 turnovers and recording 12 steals. Defensively, Detroit allowed the Hornets to shoot 31.5% from the field, with Charlotte completing 28 of 89 attempts. Charlotte managed 18 assists and 14 steals, while also grabbing 43 rebounds (12 offensive, 31 defensive) and blocking 3 shots. Furthermore, Charlotte shot 85.0% (17 of 20) from the free throw line and made 13 of 41 attempts from three-point territory. The Pistons committed 20 personal fouls compared to the Hornets’ 19.
Cade Cunningham significantly contributed to the Pistons’ success in this matchup, scoring 22 points on 9 of 20 shooting. He logged 36 minutes on the court, recorded 10 rebounds, and finished at 45.0% shooting from the field, while also dishing out 10 assists.
The Pistons enter this contest with a strong record of 22-6 this season. They have an average of 15.8 turnovers per game and are committing 23.1 fouls per matchup. Detroit is grabbing an average of 47.3 rebounds and has accumulated 731 assists this season, ranking 13th in the league for team assists. They currently shoot 34.5% from the three-point line (306 of 886) and maintain a free throw percentage of 74.7%. They average 118.9 points per game (ranked 9th) while shooting 47.9% from the floor.
On defense, the Pistons force an average of 17.1 turnovers per game and adopt 23.1 personal fouls. Opponents shoot 35.0% from three-point range against them. The Pistons rank 4th in points allowed per game at 112.1. In terms of field goal percentage, they allow 44.2% (1,067 of 2,414) and average 41.6 rebounds per game collectively. They rank second in the NBA, allowing only 649 assists on the season.
In their last game, the Kings lost 98-93 to the Trail Blazers. Sacramento allowed Portland to collect 46 rebounds (10 offensive) and shot 34.4% from beyond the arc (11 of 32). They converted 17 of 25 free throw attempts, totaling a 68.0% efficiency. The Kings’ opponents shot 35 of 81 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 43.2%. Sacramento made 33 of 87 shots, equating to a 37.9% shooting performance. From three-point land, the Kings made 6 of 31 attempts (19.4%), hitting 21 free throws for a 67.7% free throw percentage. The Trail Blazers committed 20 personal fouls, leading to 31 free throw attempts for the Kings. Sacramento turned the ball over 11 times while recording 9 steals, finishing with a total of 50 rebounds (32 defensive, 18 offensive).
Dennis Schroder played a pivotal role for the Kings, shooting 6 of 13 and achieving a field goal percentage of 46.2%. He notched 21 points and 5 rebounds in 31 minutes, along with 6 assists.
The Kings are currently 6-22 this season. They average 20.6 fouls per game, shooting 75.5% from the free throw line. Sacramento averages 25.3 assists per game (22nd in the NBA) while turning the ball over 14.4 times. They have scored a total of 3,108 points this year, averaging 111.0 points per game, with 40.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Kings have a shooting percentage of 46.3% from the field, ranking 19th in the league.
Defensively, Sacramento allows 35.1% on three-point attempts (358 of 1,020) and their opponents are shooting 77.7% from the free throw line. They give up 28.2 assists and 46.7 rebounds per game, ranking 26th in both categories. The Kings rank 26th in points allowed per game, surrendering 121.9 points, and they force 15.3 turnovers while allowing opponents a field goal percentage of 49.6% (30th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Detroit
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