Game preview
Phoenix Suns0-0at
Detroit Pistons0-0
Wed, Dec 16, 7:00 PM ESTLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
PHX is carrying the heavier travel load at 1,687 mi from its previous stop.
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What to know before tip
- PHX is carrying the heavier travel load at 1,687 mi from its previous stop.
- PHX is dealing with east-to-west pressure: 2h on the body clock and +2h of zone shift.
- DET is playing into a 3 in 4 schedule window, which matters even before the ball goes up.
- PHX is in game 1 of 4 on the road with 0 mi already logged before tip.
- Schedule context makes this worth a look.
Who's in, who's out
PHX
2 day-to-day- DTDCJ HuntleyHamstring — Not Specified · targeting Oct 1
- DTDMark WilliamsFoot — Fracture · targeting Oct 1
DET
Clean reportNo players listed on the injury report. Everyone on the roster is expected to be available.
Rest, travel, and body clock
| Schedule spot | PHX | DET |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Days rest | 1 day | 1 day |
| Hours rest | 46h | 48h |
| Rest swing | -2h | +2h |
| Travel in | 1,687 mi | 0 mi |
| Zone change | +2h | 0h |
| Body clock | 2h | 0h |
| Local tip | evening | evening |
| Segment | Road trip · 1 of 4 | Homestand · 2 of 3 |
| Miles before tip | 0 mi | 0 mi |
| Schedule alerts | — | 3 in 4 |
| Fatigue Index | 6 | 2 |
PHX carries the heavier fatigue load tonight — 6 vs. DET's 2.
How each side got here
PHX
1,687 miPHX came from Phoenix, AZ with 1,687 mi of travel and +2h of time-zone change.
Phoenix, AZ to Detroit, MI
DET
0 miDET stayed in Detroit, MI between games, so travel is not a real factor in this setup.
Stayed in Detroit, MI
Where this game sits in the run
PHX
Road tripPHX is on game 1 of 4 on the road, with 0 mi already behind it.
DET
HomestandDET is in game 2 of 3 on this homestand.