Piston’s vs Mavs Gamethread: Playtime, TV, Odds and More

The Detroit stamps are at home on the friendly limitations of Little Caesar’s Arena after a violent five-game road trip. The stamps started that trip with two wins, but then fell three straight. They look to fix the ship tonight toward Dallas Mavericks. Mavs has their own evil to contend with. The most important starters Luka Doncic and Derrick Lively remain out of Mavs. In their place, Kyrie Irving must carry the scoring load, while Daniel Gafford must try to pick up the slack in the paint. Irving plays his first game since he did not do the All-Star team, and will be matched with Cade Cunningham, who was named an All-Star Reserve for the first time.

This is also a potential revenge game for Detroits Tim Hardaway Jr., a thorn in the side of the team that worked out and abandoned him. The stamps will be without Key Reserve Isaiah Stewart, who received a suspension of a game after his actions and possible drafts against Indiana Pacers.

Play vitals

When: 7pm one
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Clock: Fan Duel Sports Network Detroit
Odds: Stamps -1.5

Projected lineups

Detroit stamps (23-24)

Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway Jr, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren

Dallas Mavericks (26-22)

Kyrie Irving, Spencer Dinwiddie, Klay Thompson, PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford