Detroit pistons new orleans pelicans
A matchup between the Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans!
Here are some interesting facts and stats about these two teams:
Detroit Pistons
- The Pistons are a professional basketball team based in Detroit, Michigan.
- They are a member of the Central Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
- The team was founded in 1941 and has won three NBA championships: 1989, 1990, and 2004.
- The Pistons play their home games at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit.
- Their current head coach is Dwane Casey, and their star players include Blake Griffin, Andre Drummond, and Luke Kennard.
New Orleans Pelicans
- The Pelicans are a professional basketball team based in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- They are a member of the Southwest Division in the Western Conference of the NBA.
- The team was founded in 2002 as the New Orleans Hornets, but was renamed the Pelicans in 2013.
- The Pelicans play their home games at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
- Their current head coach is Alvin Gentry, and their star players include Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday, and Nikola Mirotić.
Recent Matchups
- The Pistons and Pelicans have played each other 14 times since 2013, with the Pelicans winning 9 of those games.
- In their last meeting on November 27, 2019, the Pelicans won 117-110 in overtime.
- The Pistons are looking to bounce back from a tough loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Pelicans are seeking to build on their recent win over the Denver Nuggets.
Prediction
- This should be a competitive matchup between two teams with different strengths. The Pistons have a strong interior game with Andre Drummond, while the Pelicans have a potent offense led by Anthony Davis.
- I predict the Pelicans will come out on top, 115-110, thanks to their ability to score from beyond the arc and their strong bench play.