Game preview
Detroit Pistons0-0at
Indiana Pacers0-0
Tue, Mar 16, 8:00 PM EDTGainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, INPeacock · NBC
DET has the rest edge with 51h between tipoffs, 26.5h more than IND.
What the model saw — 48
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What to know before tip
- DET has the rest edge with 51h between tipoffs, 26.5h more than IND.
- IND is carrying the heavier travel load at 645 mi from its previous stop.
- Both teams are navigating a 4 in 6 spot, which raises the fatigue floor on each side.
- DET is in game 2 of 3 on the road with 206 mi already logged before tip.
- National TV puts extra weight on a matchup that already has real schedule context.
Who's in, who's out
DET
Clean reportNo players listed on the injury report. Everyone on the roster is expected to be available.
IND
1 out- OutJohnny FurphyKnee — Surgery · targeting Jan 1
- DTDTyrese HaliburtonAchilles — Surgery · targeting Oct 1
Rest, travel, and body clock
| Schedule spot | DET | IND |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Days rest | 1 day | B2B |
| Hours rest | 51h | 24.5h |
| Rest swing | +26.5h | -26.5h |
| Travel in | 440 mi | 645 mi |
| Zone change | 0h | 0h |
| Body clock | 0h | 0h |
| Local tip | evening | evening |
| Segment | Road trip · 2 of 3 | Homestand · 1 of 2 |
| Miles before tip | 206 mi | 0 mi |
| Schedule alerts | 4 in 6 | B2B4 in 6 |
| Fatigue Index | 4 | 5 |
IND carries the heavier fatigue load tonight — 5 vs. DET's 4.
How each side got here
DET
440 miDET came from Toronto, ON with 440 mi of travel and 0h of time-zone change.
Toronto, ON to Indianapolis, IN
IND
645 miIND came from Brooklyn, NY with 645 mi of travel and 0h of time-zone change.
Brooklyn, NY to Indianapolis, IN
Where this game sits in the run
DET
Road tripDET is on game 2 of 3 on the road, with 206 mi already behind it.
IND
HomestandIND is in game 1 of 2 on this homestand.