Game Vitals
When: Friday, May 14, 8:00 p.m. EST
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Watch: Bally Sports Detroit, NBA League Pass
Odds: +9.5
Projected Lineups
Detroit Pistons (20-50):
Killian Hayes, Josh Jackson, Saddiq Bey, Sekou Doumbouya, Jahlil Okafor
Denver Nuggets (46-24):
Austin Rivers, Monte Morris, Michael Porter Jr., JaVale McGee, Nikola Jokic
Pregame Reading
Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press took a deeper look at Dwane Casey’s contract extension and how it serves as a sign of continuity going forward.
Here’s some rare national media love from Yahoo! Sports columnist Dan Wetzel, who says the Pistons’ tank job might be one of the all-time greatest in NBA history
Be sure to check out this deep dive from DBB’s Sean Corp on the steady rise and quiet impact of Isaiah Stewart with the Pistons this season.
Tank Rankings
With the final weekend of the season upon us, here’s who you’re rooting for on Friday regarding the Pistons’ draft positioning: