Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers (9-13) play the Detroit Pistons (17-5) on Dec. 5, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena.
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Injury reportsPistons
Marcus Sasser: Questionable (Hip),
Duncan Robinson: Questionable (Ankle),
Bobi Klintman: Out (Ankle)
Trail Blazers
Blake Wesley: Out (Foot),
Scoot Henderson: Out (Hamstring),
Jrue Holiday: Out (Calf),
Damian Lillard: Out For Season (Achilles),
Robert Williams III: Questionable (Knee),
Donovan Clingan: Questionable (Leg),
Kris Murray: Questionable (Hip),
Matisse Thybulle: Out (Thumb)
Stats to know
The Pistons record just 2.3 fewer points per contest (118.3) than the Trail Blazers surrender (120.6).
The Trail Blazers’ 118.4 points-per-game average is 5.2 more points than the 113.2 the Pistons allow to opponents.
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Dec 5, 2025
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