The Phoenix Suns (24-16, 50 points, 7th in Western Conference) face the Detroit Pistons (28-10, 56 points, 1st in Eastern Conference) in an interconference matchup with significant implications for both teams’ standings. Phoenix, led by a high-powered offense but hampered by injuries, looks to rebound from a recent loss and improve their road record. Detroit, riding one of the league’s hottest streaks and boasting elite defense, aims to extend their dominance at home against a Western contender. This game highlights contrasting styles: the Suns’ scoring depth versus the Pistons’ balanced attack and rim protection.
Venue Location
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI (Capacity: 20,332).
Tipoff is scheduled for
7:00 PM ET (Broadcast: FDSDET, AZFamily, Suns+, FanDuel SN DET).
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with key absences and uncertainties, which could shift rotations and impact depth, particularly in the frontcourt for Detroit and backcourt for Phoenix.
Phoenix Suns:
PG Devin Booker (left ankle sprain): Questionable; Est. return Jan. 15. Leading scorer (25.2 PPG) missed recent practice but participated in shootaround.
SF Royce O’Neale (biceps): GTD; Est. return Jan. 15.
PF Nigel Hayes-Davis (right ankle sprain): Questionable; Est. return Jan. 15. Recently participated in live action.
PG Jamaree Bouyea (concussion protocol): Out; Est. return Jan. 17.
SG Jalen Green (right hamstring strain): Out; Est. return Jan. 17. Making progress, reevaluated in 2-3 weeks from prior update.
Detroit Pistons:
PF Tobias Harris (left hip soreness): Out; Est. return Jan. 15. Sidelined since Dec. 30.
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C Jalen Duren (right ankle sprain): Day-to-day; Est. return Jan. 15. Missed four games but practiced.
PG Cade Cunningham (right wrist contusion): Day-to-day; Est. return Jan. 15. Missed last two games but practiced.
F Isaiah Stewart (illness): Day-to-day; Est. return Jan. 15. Missed last game.
SG Caris LeVert (knee): Questionable; Est. return Jan. 15.
F Wendell Moore Jr. (hamstring): Out; Est. return Jan. 17.
Key
Player Matchups to Watch
This game features intriguing battles between offensive stars and defensive anchors, with injuries potentially altering lineups.
PG Cade Cunningham (DET) vs. PG Collin Gillespie (PHX): Cunningham (26.7 PPG, 9.7 APG, 6.2 RPG) is Detroit’s engine, on a 20-game point streak with elite playmaking. Gillespie (13.2 PPG, 4.8 APG) steps up for Phoenix amid backcourt issues, but lacks Cunningham’s size and scoring.
SG Devin Booker (PHX) vs. SG Duncan Robinson (DET): Booker (25.2 PPG, 6.5 APG, 4.1 RPG) is Phoenix’s top scorer with 46.5% FG. Robinson (11.8 PPG, 39.3% 3PT) provides spacing for Detroit but may struggle defensively against Booker’s quickness if questionable.
SF Dillon Brooks (PHX) vs. SF Ausar Thompson (DET): Brooks (21.3 PPG, 45.9% FG) brings toughness and scoring for Phoenix. Thompson (11.2 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.6 SPG) is Detroit’s defensive specialist with athleticism to contest shots.
PF Tobias Harris (DET) vs. PF Royce O’Neale (PHX): Harris (13.4 PPG, 4.6 RPG) is out, so Detroit may shift Thompson or others. O’Neale (10.5 PPG, 5.1 RPG) provides Phoenix with versatile defense if he plays.
C Jalen Duren (DET) vs. C Mark Williams (PHX): Duren (17.9 PPG, 10.6 RPG, 0.9 BPG) dominates the glass for Detroit if cleared. Williams (9.3 RPG, high blocks) anchors Phoenix’s interior.
Recent Team Forms
Phoenix Suns (6-4 in last 10 games, +8 point differential): The Suns have been efficient offensively (114.8 PPG in last 10) but vulnerable defensively (111.8 allowed). Road form: 10-11. They’re coming off a 121-127 loss to Miami on Jan. 13, where they blew a 20-point lead.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 13 | @ MIA | L 121-127 |
| Jan 11 | vs WAS | W 116-112 (assumed from patterns) |
| Jan 9 | @ LAC | L 102-129 |
| Jan 7 | vs SAC | W 108-105 |
| Jan 5 | @ HOU | L 100-97 |
| Jan 4 | vs OKC | W 108-105 |
| Jan 2 | vs SAC | W 129-102 |
| Dec 31 | vs PHI | W 116-112 |
| Dec 29 | @ DAL | L 105-110 |
| Dec 27 | vs LAC | W 120-115 |
Detroit Pistons (7-3 in last 10 games, +12 point differential):
The Pistons are on fire (121.2 PPG in last 10, 111.0 allowed), winning 4 of 5 despite injuries. Home form: 14-4. They lost 92-98 to Clippers on Jan. 10 but rebounded from prior wins.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 10 | vs LAC | L 92-98 |
| Jan 7 | vs CHI | W 108-93 |
| Jan 5 | vs NY | W 121-90 |
| Jan 4 | @ CLE | W 114-110 |
| Jan 1 | vs MIA | L 112-118 |
| Dec 30 | @ BKN | W 105-100 |
| Dec 28 | vs TOR | W 115-110 |
| Dec 26 | @ IND | L 102-108 |
| Dec 23 | vs ATL | W 120-115 |
| Dec 21 | @ ORL | L 125-133 |
Series History
The Suns hold a narrow all-time edge in 147 regular-season meetings: 75-72 in favor of Phoenix (51.0% win rate). Detroit is 4-1 in the last 5 home games vs. Phoenix. The Suns won the most recent matchup 125-121 on Jan. 18, 2025. Recent head-to-head averages 231.2 points, leaning over in 6 of last 10.
Betting Trends
Moneyline: DET is 11-3 as home favorites; PHX is 6-6 as road underdogs.
Spread (ATS): DET covers 55% as favorites (21-17 ATS overall); PHX is 8-2 ATS in last 10.
Total (Over/Under): Over has hit in 18 of DET’s 38 games (47.4% at home); 17 of PHX’s 40 games (52.4% on road).
Trends: Pistons 6-4 in last 10 overall, 4-1 at home lately; Suns 7-3 in last 10 but 4-6 on road. DET scores 117.8 PPG (5.6 > Suns allow); PHX scores 114.8 (3.6 > Pistons allow).
Game Odds
Phoenix Suns 223.5
Detroit Pistons – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 14, 2026
