Published on: Dec 12, 2019 1:23 pm IST|Updated on: Dec 12, 2019 1:35 pm IST
DET vs DAL Dream11: Dallas Mavericks hit the road for a matchup against Detroit Piston at Mexico City Arena, in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, Mexico, in what should be a good game between two talented teams.
Form and recent results:
Detroit Pistons won the last two and four times in the last five games, improving their record to 10-14 on the season as they keep climbing up the table. In the last match, the Pistons were up against the New Orleans Pelicans on the road and beat them 103-105 at Smoothie King Center. Overall, the Pistons are in the best form than they have been at any other point in the season.
Dallas Mavericks saw their five-game winning run snapping by Sacramento Kings, in what was only the second defeat for Luka Donic and Co in 12 games. The Mavericks have been the story of the season so far, as they continue to defy expectations, behind the incredible consistency of Luka Doncic who is being now seen as a genuine contender for the coveted NBA MVP. The Mavericks are 3rd in the Western Conference rankings.
Fantasy Basketball – Head-to-head:
Total Games: 76 Detroit Pistons: 42 Dallas Mavericks: 34
Host: Detroit Pistons Visitors: Dallas Mavericks Match Timing: December 13, @07:30 AM Venue: Mexico City Arena Capacity: 22,300
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Luka Doncic: If there was a high ceiling around him, then he has gone beyond that this season. He is dominating almost all the aspects for the Dallas this season. Believe it or not, he is an NBA MVP candidate now.
Points Per Game: 30.0 Rebounds Per Game: 9.8 Assists Per Game: 9.2 Steals Per Game: 1.3 Blocks Per Game: 0.1
Blake Griffin: More than handy, and is somebody who can pop up with game-high numbers. He is a leading scorer for the Pistons.
Points Per Game: 18.2 Rebounds Per Game: 4.9 Assists Per Game: 3.3 Steals Per Game: 0.4 Blocks Per Game: 0.3
Andre Drummond: An absolute monster inside the paint. He is racking up 16.7 rebounds per game for the team and is not far behind in terms of points per game.
Points Per Game: 17.5 Rebounds Per Game: 16.7 (1st in NBA) Assists Per Game: 3.0 Steals Per Game: 1.7 Blocks Per Game: 1.9
Game-changes:
Kristaps Porzingis: 16.4 PPG. 8.7 RPG Tim Hardaway Jr.: 13.2 PPG Luke Kennard: 16.3 PPG Derrick Rose: 16.1 PPG
Detroit Pistons Team News:
Status out: Reggie Jackson (lower back injury) and Khyri Thomas (foot injury) will miss the match for the hosts. No other injury problems.
Status questionable: None.
Detroit Pistons squad: Reggie Jackson, Andre Drummond, Thon Maker, Luke Kennard, Langston Galloway, Blake Griffin, Tony Snell, Bruce Brown, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Khyri Thomas, Christian Wood, Sekou Doumbouya, Jordan Bone, Derrick Rose, Markieff Morris, Tim Frazier, Louis King, Donta Hall, Todd Withers, Joe Johnson
Dallas Mavericks Team news:
Status out: None.
Status questionable: Delon Wright missed the last game due to a groin problem but is listed as doubtful for the clash against the Pistons.
Dallas Mavericks squad: Luka Dončić, Delon Wright, Seth Curry, Maxi Kleber, Dorian Finney-Smith, Kristaps Porziņģis, Ryan Broekhoff, Jalen Brunson, J.J. Barea, Dwight Powell, Courtney Lee, Justin Jackson, Tim Hardaway Jr.
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Detroit Pistons:
PF: Blake Griffin SF: Tony Snell C: Andre Drummond PG: Bruce Brown Jr. SG: Luke Kennard
Dallas Mavericks:
PF: Kristaps Porzingis SF: Dorian Finney Smith C: Dwight Powell PG: Tim Hardaway Jr. SG: Luka Doncic
Detroit Pistons: Derrick Rose, Langston Galloway, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Markieff Morris, Christian Wood, Thon Maker
Dallas Mavericks: J. J. Barea, Seth Curry, Justin Jackson, Maxi Kleber, Jalen Brunson, Courtney Lee
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