Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers Game Preview (03/09): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Pragya Chowdhury / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Mar 9, 2025, 17:58 IST

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Cade Cunningham's 32 points and nine assists led the Detroit Pistons to a 118-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. This marked their first .500 record after New Year's Day since 2019. The victory signifies a turning point for the Pistons, highlighting their ability to compete effectively after years of rebuilding.

Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers Game Preview (03/09): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

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Cade Cunningham's 32 points and nine assists propelled the Detroit Pistons to a 118-115 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night, marking a significant milestone: their first .500 record after New Year's Day since 2019. Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 26 points, while Jalen Duren secured a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. This win, their seventh in eight games, signifies a remarkable turnaround for the Pistons (18-18), who languished at 3-33 after 36 games just a season ago. After years of rebuilding, they have achieved a long-awaited goal, demonstrating their ability to compete and win. This win provides hope for the remainder of the season and showcases the team's ability to overcome adversity.
Continue reading to know the starting five, injury report, start time, how to watch, and more.

Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers: Projected Starting Five (March 09, 2025)

Detroit Pistons Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Cade Cunningham	25.6	6.1	9.3
Tim Hardaway Jr.	10.4	2.4	1.7
Ausar Thompson	9.7	5.0	2.3
Tobias Harris	13.8	6.0	2.3
Jalen Duren	11.2	10.3	2.6

Portland Trail Blazers Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Anfernee Simons	19.1	2.8	5.0
Jerami Grant	14.2	3.5	2.2
Deni Avdija	14.0	6.4	3.5
Toumani Camara	10.7	6.0	2.1
Donovan Clingan	5.9	7.0	0.9

(NOTE: Projected Starters are subject to change)

Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers: Key Players to Watch on (March 09, 2025)

Detroit Pistons Key Players

Cade Cunningham
Tobias Harris

Portland Trail Blazers Key Players

Anfernee Simons
Jerami Grant

Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers: Injury Report of (March 09, 2025)

Detroit Pistons:

Player	Status	Injury
Jaden Ivey	OUT	Lower Leg

Portland Trail Blazers:

Player	Status	Injury
Deni Avdija	GTD	Calf
Deandre Ayton	OUT	Ankle
Matisse Thybulle	OUT	Suspension
Jabari Walker	GTD	Personal
Robert Williams III	OUT	Knee

Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers: Team Stats of (March 09, 2025)

Statistics	Detroit Pistons	Portland Trail Blazers
Records	35-20	28-36
Standings	6th	12th
Home/Away	18-15	16-14
OFF RTG	15th	24th
DEF RTG	11th	21st
NET RTG	14th	22nd

Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers: Previous Matchups

The last time the Portland Trail Blazers faced the Detroit Pistons was on January 06, 2025. The Pistons were able to win that game with just a 3-point margin, as the Trail Blazers scored 115 points.

Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers: Leading Players of (March 09, 2025)

Statistic	Detroit Pistons (Leaders)	Portland Trail Blazers (Leaders)
Points	Cade Cunningham (25.6)	Anfernee Simon (19.1)
Rebounds	Jalen Duren (10.3)	Deandre Ayton (10.2)
Assists	Cade Cunningham (9.3)	Scoot Henderson (5.2)

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Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers: Date, Time, and Venue

The Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers will be live from 09:00 p.m. ET from Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

How to watch Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers: Streaming Details of (March 09, 2025)

TV: NBCSBA
Streaming: Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass

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