The New Orleans Pelicans might not have Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram or even Herb Jones tonight as they face the Detroit Pistons, but they are still a dangerous team. CJ McCollum is a bucket-getting vet, Trey Murphy is the all-around young upstart, and Jonas Valanciunas is the reliable big man. The Pistons will certainly have their work cut out for them, but they are riding high after a throttling of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Pistons will need to bring that same energy, good decision making and willingness to play defense to tonight’s game if they want to escape with a win.