Cade Cunningham led the way for the Pistons in Tuesday’s victory as he ended the game with 22 points, three rebounds and 11 assists while Tobias Harris recorded 22 points, eight rebounds and three assists. While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, one side may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo recently requested a trade and is expected to be moved before the deadline. Would Giannis help get the Pistons over the hump?

Jalen Green (right hamstring injury management) will sit out ahead of the Phoenix Suns’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday while Collin Gillespie returns after a brief hiatus due to a right hand sprain.

The Detroit Pistons' surge to the top of the NBA standings is delivering a windfall for the franchise's business operations. The team has signed 18 new corporate partners this season and revenue from sponsorships is up 32% as the Pistons post their best record in close to two decades.

For some time now, internal growth has been driving Detroit’s rise rather than splashy external moves. Cade Cunningham has taken a real leap into superstardom, controlling games with pace and poise. Jalen Duren has become a nightly force inside.

Cade Cunningham talks about his wrist injury at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.

During the 2025-26 season, the Detroit Pistons, led by all-star Cade Cunningham, surprised the NBA with high-level play and tough defense to make a name for themselves at the top of the Eastern Conference.