Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons: preview and player stats (Mar 25, 2027)
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Houston Rockets at Detroit Pistons
Little Caesars Arena · Detroit, MI
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Season leaders, per game
DET
HOU23.1PointsDET25.0
- HOU9.7ReboundsDET8.7
- HOU7.6AssistsDET7.9
HOU1.3StealsDET1.5
HOU1.2BlocksDET1.0
| HOU | Stat | DET |
|---|---|---|
| 10–3 | Record | 8–3 |
| Offense | ||
| 8.9(better), 4th in the league | Net rating | 7th in the league, 7.6 |
| 117.6(better), 3rd in the league | Offensive rating | 11th in the league, 113.6 |
| 98.7, 26th in the league | Pace | 24th in the league, 100.0 |
| 55.0(better), 8th in the league | eFG% | 10th in the league, 54.7 |
| 12.1, 11th in the league | TOV% | 10th in the league, 12.1 |
| 31.6(better), 2nd in the league | OREB% | 19th in the league, 25.7 |
| 0.287, 15th in the league | FT rate | 14th in the league, 0.287 |
| Defense | ||
| 108.8, 9th in the league | Defensive rating | 4th in the league, 106.0(better) |
| 52.5, 12th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 5th in the league, 50.4(better) |
| 13.0, 13th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 4th in the league, 14.6(better) |
| 72.3(better), 19th in the league | DREB% | 23rd in the league, 71.7 |
| 0.247(better), 5th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 19th in the league, 0.293 |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Houston Rockets
- Marcus SmartSuspended· back Nov 18Report updated ·
Report note
Smart has been suspended three games for throwing a punch during Wednesday's matchup against Golden State, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Smart, who was ejected from Wednesday's game for punching Charles Bassey, will begin serving his suspension Friday night against the Jazz, meaning he'll be eligible to return Wednesday versus Indiana. Bruce Thornton and Reed Sheppard should be in line for more minutes while Smart serves his three-game ban.
- Steven AdamsOut· back Nov 15Report updated ·
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Head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Adams could return as soon as Sunday's game at Washington, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. The veteran center is still recovering from a right soleus strain and hasn't played since Oct. 23. With Adams and Clint Capela (ankle) both sidelined, Tari Eason and Jabari Smith figure to see increased burn at center.
- Clint CapelaOut· back Nov 15Report updated ·
Report note
Head coach Ime Udoka stated Monday that Capela (ankle) could be cleared to return either Nov. 15 in Washington or Nov. 16 in Miami, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. Capela is missing a fourth straight game Monday against Denver due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. He'll presumably need to log 5-on-5 work before gaining clearance to play, though the Rockets haven't disclosed how far along the big man is in his rehab.
Detroit Pistons
- Jalen DurenOut· back Nov 24Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Right Hamstring Strain (2026-11-14, DET@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-08): Duren (hamstring) has begun on-court activity and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. Duren is progressing in his rehab after suffering a right hamstring strain Oct. 23, though he'll remain on the inactive list for at least the next two weeks while ramping up toward a return to game action. Paul Reed should continue to play a sizable role in Duren's stead.
- Isaiah JoeOut· back Nov 17Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Right Hip Contusion (2026-11-14, DET@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-09): Joe (hip) is out for Monday against the Wizards. Joe is missing a seventh consecutive contest with a bruised hip. His next chance to play comes Thursday in a road rematch with Washington.
- Elijah HarklessQuestionableReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-14, DET@MIA).
- Chaz LanierOutReport updated ·
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G League - On Assignment (2026-11-14, DET@MIA).
- Isaac JonesQuestionableReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-14, DET@MIA).
- Ebuka OkorieOutReport updated ·
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G League - On Assignment (2026-11-14, DET@MIA).
- Ugonna OnyensoOut· back Nov 14Report updated ·
Report note
G League - Two-Way (2026-11-14, DET@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-11): Onyenso agreed to a two-way contract with the Pistons on Thursday. The No. 53 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Onyenso appears poised to see run in the G League after putting pen to paper on a two-way deal. He'll likely face an uphill battle to carve out a role in the rotation, so Detroit will presumably allow him to continue his development with Motor City.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 35.1 | 23.1 | 9.7 | 7.6 |
 Jabari Smith Jr. | 34.2 | 15.9 | 6.3 | 2.0 |
| Kevin Durant | 34.2 | 21.0 | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Amen Thompson | 33.7 | 15.0 | 7.0 | 3.1 |
 Fred VanVleet | 30.3 | 14.0 | 3.0 | 5.4 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 34.5 | 25.0 | 5.2 | 7.9 |
 Duncan Robinson | 31.7 | 18.1 | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| Ausar Thompson | 28.8 | 10.1 | 8.7 | 5.0 |
 Daniss Jenkins | 27.4 | 13.5 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
 Paul Reed | 26.9 | 11.5 | 7.7 | 2.3 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 |  | Won 125–118 | −15.5, did not cover | 221.5, went over |
| Nov 11 |  | Won 115–108 | −6.5, covered | 219.5, went over |
| Nov 9 |  | Won 110–100 | −4.5, covered | 224.5, went under |
| Nov 7 |  | Lost 99–102 | −6.5, did not cover | 223.5, went under |
| Nov 4 |  | Lost 107–117 | −7.5, did not cover | 218.5, went over |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12 |  | Won 144–140 | −10.5, did not cover | 222.5, went over |
| Nov 9 | | Won 122–111 | −9.5, covered | 218.5, went over |
| Nov 8 |  | Lost 116–121 | −7.5, did not cover | 217.5, went over |
| Nov 4 |  | Lost 106–112 | −2.5, did not cover | 219.5, went under |
| Nov 2 |  | Won 124–91 | −5.5, covered | 209.5, went over |
Standings
Full standings
- Jalen DurenDETOutCost -3.8 per 100
- Marcus SmartHOUSuspendedCost -1.9 per 100
- Isaiah JoeDETOutCost -1.3 per 100
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The box score appears at tip-off.
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