- Matchup: Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons
- Event Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: NBA TV
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On Friday, the Golden State Warriors (33-36) will face off against the Detroit Pistons (49-19) at the Little Caesars Arena.
In their previous matchup, the Warriors fell to the Celtics with a score of 120-99. Golden State recorded 17 fouls while the Celtics had 20. From beyond the arc, the Warriors made 14 of 39 attempts. The Celtics shot an impressive 94.7% from the free throw line, converting 18 of 19. Boston secured 49 rebounds (15 offensive, 34 defensive) and blocked 3 shots. The Celtics provided 22 assists and tallied 12 steals. Defensively, the Warriors permitted their opponents to shoot 47.8% from the field, allowing 44 of 92 shots to go in. Golden State tallied 26 assists, forced their opponents into 16 turnovers, and achieved 12 steals. They gathered 39 rebounds, including 14 offensive boards, while converting 17 of 24 free throw attempts for a percentage of 70.8%. The Warriors ended with a field goal percentage of 40.0% (36 of 90) and made 10 out of 43 three-point attempts.
Gary Payton II showed significant performance in the last game. He notched 14 points on 7 of 11 shooting in just 21 minutes, adding 6 rebounds. Payton achieved a field goal percentage of 63.6% and also registered 4 assists.
Currently, Golden State carries a record of 33-36. They average 15.4 turnovers per game and commit 19.7 fouls each outing. As a team, they pull down 42.8 rebounds per game and have amassed 2,009 assists for the season, ranking 3rd in the NBA in assists. The Warriors boast a three-point shooting percentage of 35.6% (1,109 of 3,119) and stand at an 80.5% free throw success rate. They average 115.0 points per game, placing them 19th in the league, while shooting 45.8% from the field.
On the defensive front, the Warriors force an average of 16.0 turnovers per game while drawing 18.3 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.4% from three-point range and rank 12th league-wide in points allowed per game (114.5). Golden State’s defense gives up a shooting percentage of 47.3% (2,895 of 6,116) and allows 45.2 rebounds each game. They rank 13th in the NBA for assists allowed with a total of 1,839 for the season.
The Pistons recently secured a victory against the Wizards, triumphing 130-117. In terms of rebounding, Detroit permitted Washington to collect 35 boards in total (7 offensive). The Pistons shot 43.2% from three-point territory, converting 16 of 37 tries, and went 15 out of 19 from the free throw line (78.9%). The Wizards managed to connect on 43 of 87 shots from the field, giving them a shooting percentage of 49.4%. Detroit finished the game shooting 46 out of 90, achieving 51.1% from the field, including 11 of 27 from beyond the arc (40.7%). When at the free throw line, they made 27 attempts for an impressive 84.4% success rate. The Wizards committed 23 fouls, allowing the Pistons to visit the charity stripe 32 times. Additionally, Detroit forced Washington into 13 turnovers and collected 34 defensive rebounds along with 16 offensive boards, totaling 50 rebounds in the game.
Jalen Duren played a pivotal role for the Pistons, achieving 13 out of 17 shooting for an impressive field goal percentage of 76.5%, while also grabbing 12 rebounds. He tallied 36 points in just 31 minutes and contributed 2 assists.
This season, Detroit holds a strong record of 49-19. Offensively, the Pistons are shooting at 48.0%, ranking 7th in the NBA. They have recorded a total of 7,984 points this season (averaging 117.4 points per game) and secure 45.8 rebounds every outing. Their assist rate is at 27.0 per game (12th in the league), and they average 15.0 turnovers per game. Detroit averages 22.3 fouls per game and maintains a free throw percentage of 76.0%.
Defensively, the Pistons rank 3rd in the league for points allowed, surrendering only 109.9 points per game. They force an average of 17.0 turnovers per game and hold opponents to a shooting percentage of 44.2% (3rd in the league). Detroit allows 34.8% shooting from three-point range (864 of 2,484) while opponents convert 79.6% of their free throw attempts. They permit an average of 23.4 assists and 41.1 rebounds per game, ranking 1st and 3rd in the league respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA contest against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Detroit
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