Pistons vs Warriors preview

After coming off a 126-112 loss against the Clippers, the Pistons look ahead to their second game of the decade against the Warriors. Even with substantial injuries of our own, this is still proving to be a favorable match-up for the Pistons against the injury heavy Warriors, who are currently last in the western conference standings with a 9-27 record.

Saturdays injuries(pistons)

Blake griffin: Doubtful (Left knee soreness)

Markieff Morris: Out(foot)

Luke Kennard: Out(knee tendinitis)

Reggie Jackson: Out(back)

Khyri Thomas: Out(foot)

Saturdays injuries (warriors)

Steph Curry: Out (hand)

Klay Thompson: Out (Knee)

D’Angelo Russel: questionable (shoulder)

Kevon Looney: Out(abdomen)

Willie Cauley-Stein: questionable(Illness)

I would expect a starting lineup of Tim Frazier, Svi Mykhailiuk, Sekou Doumboyua, Tony Snell and Andre Drummond. I am looking for Sekou to make another start after his impressive performance against the Clippers, coming up with a double-double in his first NBA start, 10 points and 11 rebounds. Defensively he turned in a stellar performance, guarding Kawhi Leonard. Even amidst foul trouble early he showed tons of promise, outweighing any reservations of starting him.

With Blake likely being out, we will see increased minutes for Christian Wood and with Markieff Morris out, Thon Maker, who surprisingly looked pretty good against the Clippers can expect more play time. Andre Drummond can also expect to see more minutes than he usually does.

Overall I am predicting a win from the Pistons in this one because of the more experienced and better roster we have. With Willie Cauley-Stein questionable this primes Andre to have a massive game, watch for him to really beat up the Warriors on Sunday. All the key injuries the Warriors have I would put my money on the Pistons in this one, but crazier things have happened.