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Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Detroit Pistons (7-3) visit the Houston Rockets (8-3) on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at 8:30 PM ET, at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons.

NBASaturday, January 16, 2027

Detroit Pistons7-3

8:30 PM ETJan 16, 2027

Houston Rockets8-3

DateJan 16, 2027

Time8:30 PM ET

VenueToyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX

Team comparison

Detroit PistonsHouston Rockets

Points per game

112.7

115.5

Points allowed per game

104.6

106.4

7-3Record8-3

1st in Central DivisionStanding2nd in Southwest Division

4-1Road record / home record5-1

WLLWWLast 5WLLWW

W1StreakW1

Team stats

Detroit PistonsHouston Rockets

W1StreakW1

Points Against

104.6

106.4

7-3Last Ten Games7-3

Points Per Game

112.7

115.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

44.0

44.5

Assists Per Game

27.3

27.0

Blocks Per Game

6.5

5.8

Steals Per Game

9.5

8.5

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.7

1.1

Total Turnovers Per Game

14.5

15.3

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Detroit Pistons

Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise

Out

Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain

Out

Houston Rockets

Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain

Out

Recent form

Detroit PistonsWLLWW

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 122-111

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Los Angeles LakersL 116-121

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 106-112

Nov 2, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 124-91

Oct 30, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsW 110-94

Houston RocketsWLLWW

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsW 110-100

Nov 7, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 99-102

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 107-117

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsW 109-93

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderW 119-98

Season series

Series starts 1/16

Mar 25, 2027HOU 0, DET 0

Jan 16, 2027DET 0, HOU 0

Team pages

Detroit Pistons
Schedule, roster and stats

Houston Rockets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets?

The game is on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at 8:30 PM ET at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

What are the records of the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets?

Detroit Pistons: 7-3. Houston Rockets: 8-3.

Who is injured for Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets?

Listed out or doubtful: Detroit Pistons: Isaiah Joe, Jalen Duren. Houston Rockets: Clint Capela, Steven Adams. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets played?

Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

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