- Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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This Monday, the Little Caesars Arena will witness an exciting clash as the Detroit Pistons (10-2) face off against the struggling Indiana Pacers (1-11).
In their previous outing, the Pacers faced a tough challenge against the Suns, suffering a defeat with a final score of 133-98. Indiana managed to achieve a field goal percentage of 36.4%, hitting 32 of 88 attempts, including 7 of 25 from the three-point range. At the foul line, they excelled with a conversion rate of 93.1%, making 27 of 29 attempts. The Pacers collected a total of 41 rebounds, with 16 on the offensive end, and tallied 20 assists while forcing 11 turnovers from their opponents and recording 4 steals. Defensively, Indiana allowed the Suns to shoot a remarkable 57.6% from the field, with Phoenix making 49 of 85 shots. Moreover, the Suns had 19 assists and 6 steals while securing 43 rebounds (10 offensive, 33 defensive) and 3 blocks. At the charity stripe, Phoenix operated at 81.5%, sinking 22 of 27 attempts, along with hitting 13 of 35 from beyond the arc. In total, the Pacers committed 22 fouls, compared to 24 from the Suns.
Andrew Nembhard was a standout player for the Pacers, scoring 21 points on 5 of 15 shooting. He played for 27 minutes and secured 2 rebounds while also dishing out 8 assists.
Currently, Indiana’s record stands at 1-11 for the season. The Pacers average 13.8 turnovers per game and 24.3 personal fouls. The team is averaging 47.4 rebounds per match and has totaled 280 assists so far, ranking them 26th in the league for assists. Indiana’s three-point shooting is at 29.5% (134 of 454) and they are shooting 76.9% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 108.5 points per game, placing them 29th in the NBA, and their field goal percentage is 39.9%.
Defensively, the Pacers force 13.8 turnovers each game and draw 24.0 fouls. They limit opponents to 33.6% shooting from three-point land and rank 27th in points allowed per game (122.7). Indiana yields an opponent shooting percentage of 47.9% (513 of 1,071) and allows 48.7 rebounds each game, ranking 13th in assists allowed with a total of 304 this season.
Conversely, the Pistons clinched a victory against the Bulls with a score of 124-113 in their last game. They collected a total of 44 rebounds—33 defensive and 11 offensive—and committed 19 turnovers while achieving 13 steals during the game. The Bulls committed 18 personal fouls, resulting in 16 free throw attempts for the Pistons, who capitalized by converting 11, giving them a shooting percentage of 68.8%. Detroit shot an impressive 43.3% from three-point territory, successfully making 13 of 30 attempts. They concluded the game with a 55.6% field goal percentage, making 50 of 90 shots. The Pistons’ defense allowed the Bulls to hit 41 of 86 shots, leading to a 47.7% shooting rate, and allowed 36.4% from downtown, as Chicago made 12 of 33 attempts, while shooting 19 of 28 at the free-throw line (67.9%). Detroit conceded 44 total rebounds to Chicago, with 12 being offensive.
Paul Reed played a crucial role for the Pistons, scoring 28 points in 31 minutes. He achieved a field goal percentage of 84.6%, hitting 11 of 13 attempts, along with gathering 13 rebounds.
Detroit boasts a strong record of 10-2 this season. The team averages 24.2 personal fouls and converts 73.2% of their free-throw attempts. With 26.2 assists per game (ranked 18th in the NBA), they turn the ball over 15.3 times per game. The Pistons have accumulated a total of 1,422 points so far this season, averaging 118.5 points per game, and grab an average of 47.9 rebounds per game. Offensively, Detroit shoots at a rate of 47.4%, ranking them 13th in the league.
On the defensive end, the Pistons are ranked 5th in the NBA for points allowed per game (112.8). They force opponents into 17.7 turnovers and limit teams to a shooting percentage of 43.8% (4th in the league). Detroit allows 35.8% shooting from beyond the arc (157 of 438) and opponents convert 79.0% of their free throws. The team gives up an average of 22.9 assists and 43.7 rebounds per game, ranking them 1st and 15th in the NBA, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s match against the spread?
Prediction: Back Detroit
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