Pistons host Trail Blazers after Cunningham's standout performance
The Detroit Pistons will host the Portland Trail Blazers after Cade Cunningham scored 40 points in a recent win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Detroit has a home record of 8-8, while Portland struggles with a 4-14 record on the road. Cunningham leads the Pistons, averaging 24.1 points per game. The Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija contributes 13.7 points per game. Both teams have faced challenges, with Detroit winning 7 of their last 10 games and Portland winning 4. Injury updates include Pistons' Jaden Ivey out with a leg issue, while Simone Fontecchio is day-to-day. For the Trail Blazers, Matisse Thybulle and Jerami Grant are also day-to-day with injuries.