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Dec 23, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) takes a shot against Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) and center Andre Drummond (left) during the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, January 12th, the (18-21) Detroit Pistons will be on the road to take on the (32-6) Golden State Warriors.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Warriors 109.1 – Pistons 99.4 with an over/under of 208.5.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Warriors +11.8 (1st) > Pistons 0.0 (14th)
Points per game: Warriors 117.5 (1st) > Pistons 100.3 (24th)
Points allowed per game: Pistons 100.3 (4th) > Warriors 105.7 (20th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Warriors 49.9% (1st) > Pistons 45.1% (15th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Warriors 43.3% (2nd) > Pistons 45.4% (18th)
Three Point Percentage: Warriors 37.8% (4th) > Pistons 34.1% (tied for 24th)
Turnovers committed per game: Pistons 11.3 (1st) > Warriors 14.9 (23rd)
Turnovers forced per game: Warriors 14.4 (tied for 7th) > Pistons 11.9 (tied for 27th)
Rebounds per game: Warriors 45.1 (tied for 6th) > Pistons 44.1 (15th)
Assists per game: Warriors 31.1 (1st) > Pistons 21.2 (21st)
Summary:
Golden State is (8-2) in their last ten games while Detroit is just (4-6). The Warriors have the advantage in nearly every statistical category and outscore the Pistons by 17 points per game. Golden State has absolutely dominated this match-up in recent years winning ten of the last elven head to head games. Andre Drummond should have a huge game for Detroit because Golden State has nobody that can handle his size on the interior. The Warriors prolific offensive attack will be hard for Detroit to keep pace with because they lack players who can really score. The Warriors are (16-3) at home this season while Detroit is (8-12) on the road. The Pistons aren’t playing well right now so I expect the Warriors to win big at home.
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