NBA 2024-2025: San Antonio Spurs vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

Both teams have shown mixed performances in their recent outings. The San Antonio Spurs have won two of their last three games, including an impressive 120-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns and a high-scoring 131-121 win against the Washington Wizards. However, they fell short against the Boston Celtics, losing 103-116. The Pistons, on the other hand, are on a three-game winning streak, having convincingly defeated the Chicago Bulls twice with scores of 128-110 and 132-92, and a solid 112-102 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Looking at the starting fives, the Spurs' Chris Paul and De'Aaron Fox are key offensive contributors, with Paul boasting a high offensive rating of 127.6 and Fox averaging 22.33 points per game. However, defensively, San Antonio may have vulnerabilities, as their starting players have defensive ratings ranging from 112.6 to 119.7. For the Pistons, Cade Cunningham leads with an average of 25.42 points per game, and Jalen Duren's impressive offensive rating of 129.5 suggests strong inside presence. Detroit's defense appears slightly more robust, with Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren having defensive ratings of 109.0 and 109.1, respectively.