Who will be this game’s Edmond Sumner? Remember him? He’s the guy for the Pacers who made all five of his attempts in the fourth quarter including three 3-points on his way to 18 points and an L for the Detroit Pistons. Due to injuries, Sumner is playing a lot more, and he’s probably excited for the chance at an encore. But if not Sumner, who else could be the Sumner of tonight? My money is on Oshae Brissett, who played 42 minutes against the hapless Thunder because he was the only healthy big man on the roster. Goga Bitadze should be back tonight (another candidate!), but Brissett will probably play some big minutes a stretch big. And then of course, there are the Holiday brothers. Could be a double-dose of trouble.
Game Vitals
When: 7 p.m. EST
Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Watch: Bally Sports Detroit Plus
Odds: Pistons +4.5
Projected Lineups
Detroit Pistons (18-42)
Killian Hayes, Josh Jackson, Saddiq Bey, Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee
Indiana Pacers (27-31)
Malcolm Brogdon, Caris LeVert, Edmond Sumner, Justin Holiday, Goga Bitadze