{"id":126737,"date":"2025-03-03T16:05:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T21:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=126737"},"modified":"2025-03-03T16:05:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T21:05:58","slug":"pistons-eye-key-wins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/03\/03\/pistons-eye-key-wins\/","title":{"rendered":"Pistons Eye Key Wins in Upcoming West Coast Road Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

After an impressive 115-94 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, the Detroit Pistons<\/a> will head on another West Coast road trip riding a wave of momentum. Finishing a 3-1 homestand, the Pistons aim to carry momentum on the road, where they hold a 17-13 record<\/a>. The Pistons, winning 9 of their last 10, boast sky-high confidence with a 20-10 record<\/a> in their last 30 games.<\/p>\n

This season has completely changed the narrative for the Pistons. Once viewed as a lottery team, they\u2019ve emerged as a potential dark horse<\/a> in the Eastern Conference. As their strong stretch continues, the upcoming four-game road trip is a crucial test for the Pistons’ playoff aspirations.<\/p>\n

Pistons Eye Key Wins in Upcoming West Coast Road Trip<\/h2>\n

Pistons’ Road Trip Begins in Salt Lake City<\/h3>\n

Sitting at 15-45, the Utah Jazz are currently one of the worst teams in the NBA. However, they\u2019ve had the Pistons\u2019 number in recent years, holding a 7-2 edge<\/a> over the Pistons in their last nine matchups, including a current four-game winning streak.<\/p>\n

Lately, the Pistons have been doing a better job of taking care of business against teams they\u2019re expected to beat. With the Jazz eyeing 2025 draft positioning, the Pistons have a prime opportunity to make a statement in Utah. Winning this game will set the tone right for the rest of the next game in the Pistons’ road trip.<\/p>\n

First Game in the Intuit Dome<\/h3>\n

The last time these two teams met, the Pistons came out on top in a defensive battle, winning 106-97. That victory was significant, marking the Pistons\u2019 first win against the Clippers in five seasons after an 0-8 skid<\/a>. The Pistons’ last win in Los Angeles against the Clippers came on January 19, 2019, during the Blake Griffin<\/a> return game, where he scored 44 points.<\/p>\n

However, that recent win came with some caveats. The Clippers were without Norman Powell<\/a>, who\u2019s been averaging 23.8 points per game and could have made a major difference. The Pistons can\u2019t rely on the Clippers shooting 27% from three, 40% from the field, and 63% from the line again, especially at home.<\/p>\n

This matchup will also be the Pistons\u2019 first game in the Clippers\u2019 brand-new stadium, where the home team will be eager to set a winning tone. If the Pistons want to sweep the season series, they\u2019ll need to bring their A-game.<\/p>\n