Outstanding performance by Killian Hayes
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End game
Rockets 116-107 Pistons.
4Q 09:50
Three-pointer by Cade Cunningham to surpass 100 points in the game.
4Q 02:30
Isaiah Stewart with the tape and gets two more points to make the slate more decorative.
Half turn to the basket
Put 'em in the spin cycle! pic.twitter.com/sgpMpfyWA9 — Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 18, 2021
4Q 04:50
Eric Gordon with an important triple to increase the difference to 13.
4Q 07:14
Jae'Sean Tate with a double-double and the Rockets reach 100 points.
4Q 08:00
Frank Jackson's double for the Pistons, who are still dreaming of a possible comeback.
4Q 11:02
Garrison Mathews with the layup to increase the difference to 17 points with 11 minutes to play.
End of third quarter
Rockets 88-75 Pistons.
Quite a leap
𝑫𝑰𝑴𝑬 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zxlCg4mvMJ — Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 18, 2021
3Q 01:22
Sengun with the assist and David Nwaba makes the basket for two.
3Q 02:29
Alperen Sengun sharpens his aim and scores both penalty kicks.
3Q 04:40
Frank Jackson with a double-double and the Pistons close to within seven points.
3Q 06:30
Jae'Sean Tate soars through the air and makes the basket.
3Q 07:50
Bey with the pass and Killian Hayes gets the basket for the home team.
3Q 08:37
Josh Christopher with the three-pointer to regain the 10-point lead.
3Q 11:10
Two straight double-doubles by Cade Cunningham to open the second half.
3Q 12:00
The second half begins in Detroit.
Half time
Rockets 62-49 Pistons.
1Q 00:28
Kenyon Martin Jr, with the double over the final stretch of the game.
2Q 03:39
Saddiq Bey with yet another double in a row.
2Q 04:50
Frank Jackson with a double-double and the Pistons widen the gap.
2Q 08:36
They repeat the dose from the corner and Trey Lyles gets the triple.
2Q 09:15
Augustin assist and David Nwaba basket for the two points.
2Q 11:38
D.J. Augustin with a double-double to score the first points of the second half.
End of first quarter
Pistons 38-30 Rockets.
1Q 00:47
Kenyon Martin Jr. with the dunk down the stretch in the first quarter.
1Q 02:03
Frank Jackson makes the triple the old-fashioned way, with the double plus the foul and point from the free throw line.
1Q 03:28
Kenyon Martin Jr. with the triple from the corner.
1Q 04:15
Gordon with the assist and Josh Christopher with the triple from outside the box.
1Q 04:51
Isaiah Stewart with the layup that again cuts the deficit to one possession:
1Q 08:52
Josh Christopher with the triple to increase the lead.
1Q 09:54
Saddiq Bey's jump inside the box and Saddiq Bey scores the two points.
1Q 11:36
Eric Gordon with the double and scores the first points of the afternoon.
1Q 12:00
The game between Rockets and Pistons begins.
Rockets starting roster
This is the formation with which Houston will take the field:
Here's who we're rockin' with vs. the Rockets ⤵️ @Kia | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/aTZNAMvcyU
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) December 18, 2021
Minutes away
We are minutes away from the start of the Pistons-Rockets NBA game.
Great roster
Here's Saturday's NBA schedule, which kicks off with this game between the Pistons and Rockets and includes six other games.
Upcoming Rockets games
While the Rockets with this game will have five in a row away from home. The next four will be against: Bulls, Bucks, Pacers, Hornets.
Upcoming Pistons games
The Pistons will play again tomorrow at home against the Heat and then visit the Knicks, Miami and San Antonio Spurs.
Already training
The Pistons are already at Little Caesars Arena for some warm-up exercises prior to the start of the game:
about that time ⌚️ pic.twitter.com/Gp4MGTsDcT
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 18, 2021
They have arrived
The Pistons came to the Arena with the goal of being able to return to victory, complying with health protocols in the face of an increase in Covid-19 cases.
Works of art
The Pistons have displayed some legendary Jacob Mills artwork on their networks such as this Friday's artwork of legend Isiah Thomas:
It's #FanArtFriday and we’re bringing you some legendary artwork by Jacob Mills! 👑
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) December 17, 2021
🔗 in bio to submit your #PistonsArt to be featured on our social channels next time. 🎨@IsiahThomas | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/0gFOrBikc7
Absent
These are the players who will be absent or questionable for this game for both the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets:
They are in the same
While the Rockets have won just one of their last five, most notably a 116-103 home loss to the New York Knicks last Thursday.
Worst equipment
The worst team right now in terms of losing streak is the Detroit Pistons, who have 13 straight losses and their last win dates back to November 17 when they defeated the Indiana Pacers at home.
Start
Two teams in desperate need of a win as the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets go head to head this NBA Saturday. We start with the coverage of the game.
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Last games
Due to the pandemic and schedule adjustments they have not met as many times in recent years, although the Pistons hold the advantage of four wins to one loss in the last five games.
Detroit Pistons 112-104 Houston Rockets, 2021
Detroit Pistons 113-100 Houston Rockets, 2021
Houston Rockets 103-102 Detroit Pistons, 2021
Detroit Pistons 115-107 Houston Rockets, 2019
Houston Rockets 111-116 Detroit Pistons, 2018 (overtime)
Key player Detroit Pistons
At just 20 years old, Cade Cunningham has a promising future and has already earned the trust within the Pistons' roster, either being a starter or having frequency of minutes, highlighting that in the last seven he has averaged more than 30 minutes and, in the most recent four, in three he has collaborated with more than 20 points.
Key player Houston Rockets
Many of the elements are in a low level and Jae'Sean Tate has not been the exception, however, he has enough talent to make a difference and is expected to gradually begin to reflect it on the court.
Last roster Detroit Pistons
41 Saddlq Bey, forward; 6 Hamidou Diallo, forward; 28 Isaiah Stewart, center; 2 Cade Cunningham, point guard; 7 Killian Hayes, point guard.
Last roster Houston Rockets
25 Garrison Matthews, small forward; 8 Jae'Sean Tate, small forward; 27 Daniel Theis, center; 7 Armoni Brooks, point guard; 14 D.J. Augustin, point guard.
Detroit Pistons: Get strong at home
With only two wins at home, much speaks for what the Houston Pistons have suffered in this 2021 season where they are the worst team in the NBA Eastern Conference, however, if they want to resurface they will have to start getting strong at home and take advantage of the double home court they will have during this weekend.
Houston Rockets: stay alive
In this month of December the Houston Rockets have a positive record and have already won five games that have allowed them to get out of the basement of the conference, although facing one of the worst teams in the league they will have to win to try to get into the middle of the league.
Kick-off time
The Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons match will be played at the Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, United States. The kick-off is scheduled at 12:05 pm ET.
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