Fri Jan 31 23:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Pistons Aim for Home-Court Advantage Against Mavericks in High-Stakes Matchup

**DETROIT, MI** – The Detroit Pistons look to capitalize on a return to their home court at Little Caesars Arena tonight, hoping to snap a three-game losing streak against a depleted Dallas Mavericks team. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Fan Duel Sports Network Detroit.

The Pistons, coming off a grueling five-game road trip with a 2-3 record, will face a Mavericks squad missing key starters Luka Doncic and Derrick Lively. This leaves Kyrie Irving to shoulder the offensive burden, adding extra intrigue to the matchup as Irving plays his first game following his All-Star snub. He’ll face off against Pistons All-Star reserve Cade Cunningham.

The game also features several compelling subplots. Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. will face his former Mavericks teammates, creating a potential “revenge” game. Similarly, Quentin Grimes, briefly a Piston before being traded in the Hardaway deal, and former Piston Spencer Dinwiddie, known for his competitive spirit against his former team, will add to the drama.

Detroit will be without key reserve Isaiah Stewart, who is serving a one-game suspension after his ejection against the Indiana Pacers. The Pistons are slight favorites, opening at -1.5.

**Expected Starters:**

* **Pistons:** Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway Jr., Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren
* **Mavericks:** Kyrie Irving, Spencer Dinwiddie, Klay Thompson, PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford

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