Detroit Pistons (22-6, No. 1 in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (7-22, No. 15 in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, Calif.; Tuesday, 10 p.m. ET
BETMGM Sportsbook Line: Pistons -9; Over/Under 227.5
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Summary: The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 125-124 in overtime, and then Sacramento hosted the Detroit Pistons.
The Kings have a home record of 4-9. Sacramento ranks fifth in the Western Conference with 15.0 fast break points per game, led by Zach LaVine averaging 3.5 points per game.
The Pistons have a 9-4 away record. Detroit ranks eighth in the Eastern Conference with 26.2 assists per game, with Cade Cunningham averaging 9.2 assists per game.
The Kings averaged 111.5 points per game, 0.3 points less than the Pistons’ 111.8 points. The Pistons shot 47.7 percent from the field, 1.8 percent lower than the 49.5 percent their Kings opponents have shot this season.
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Top performer: Russell Westbrook averaged 14 points, 6.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists for the Kings. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 27.0 points over the past 10 games.
Cunningham averaged 27 points, 6.4 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game for the Pistons.
Last 10 games: Kings: 2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 111.2 points, 42.7 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 9.9 steals and 5.9 blocks per game, shooting 45.7% from the field. Their opponents average 120.0 points per game.
Pistons: 7 wins and 2 losses, averaging 118.2 points, 48.7 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 10.6 steals and 5.8 blocks per game, shooting 46.7% from the field. Their opponents average 109.8 points per game.
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Injuries: Kings: Drew Eubanks: out (thumb), Zach LaVine: out (ankle), Devin Carter: day-to-day (ankle), Doug McDermott: day-to-day (knee), Domantas Sabonis: out (knee).
Pistons: Ronald Holland II: Out (knee).
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The Associated Press produced this report using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.