Detroit Pistons (24-8, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (20-10, fourth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons take on the Los Angeles Lakers in non-conference action.
The Lakers are 8-5 on their home court. Los Angeles is 5-0 in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Pistons have gone 11-6 away from home. Detroit ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference with 32.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Jalen Duren averaging 6.6.
The Lakers average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.0 fewer make per game than the Pistons give up (12.8). The Pistons average 118.8 points per game, 1.9 more than the 116.9 the Lakers give up.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jake Laravia is scoring 8.7 points per game and averaging 4.1 rebounds for the Lakers. Luka Doncic is averaging 34.0 points and 5.0 rebounds over the last 10 games.
Ausar Thompson is shooting 51.2% and averaging 11.7 points for the Pistons. Cade Cunningham is averaging 3.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 5-5, averaging 113.5 points, 41.7 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.0 points per game.
Pistons: 7-3, averaging 120.0 points, 46.8 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 10.5 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.2 points.
INJURIES: Lakers: Jaxson Hayes: out (ankle), Gabe Vincent: out (back), Austin Reaves: out (calf).
Pistons: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Boston Celtics (19-12, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (12-19, 11th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Keyonte George and the Utah Jazz host the Boston Celtics in a non-conference matchup.
The Jazz have gone 8-10 in home games. Utah is 3-4 in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Celtics have gone 9-7 away from home. Boston is second in the NBA allowing only 110.5 points while holding opponents to 44.8% shooting.
The Jazz's 14.1 made 3-pointers per game this season are the same per game average that the Celtics allow. The Celtics are shooting 47.2% from the field, 1.9% lower than the 49.1% the Jazz's opponents have shot this season.
The two teams square off for the second time this season. The Jazz defeated the Celtics 105-103 in their last meeting on Nov. 4. George led the Jazz with 31 points, and Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 36 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: George is shooting 45.0% and averaging 24.2 points for the Jazz. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 5.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Brown is averaging 29.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists for the Celtics. Anfernee Simons is averaging 13 points and two steals over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 4-6, averaging 124.3 points, 43.8 rebounds, 30.7 assists, 7.4 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 132.2 points per game.
Celtics: 7-3, averaging 119.1 points, 43.4 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 8.7 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.0 points.
INJURIES: Jazz: Ace Bailey: day to day (hip), Georges Niang: out (foot), Walker Kessler: out for season (shoulder).
Celtics: Jayson Tatum: out (achilles), Chris Boucher: day to day (personal).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.