Game preview
Houston Rockets0-0at
Detroit Pistons0-0
Thu, Mar 25, 7:00 PM EDTLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
DET is playing into a 4 in 6 schedule window, which matters even before the ball goes up.
Where to watch
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What to know before tip
- DET is playing into a 4 in 6 schedule window, which matters even before the ball goes up.
- HOU is in game 4 of 4 on the road with 1,646 mi already logged before tip.
- Schedule context makes this worth a look.
Who's in, who's out
HOU
3 day-to-day- DTDFred VanVleetKnee — Surgery · targeting Oct 1
- DTDKevin DurantAnkle — Sprain · targeting Oct 1
- DTDSteven AdamsAnkle — Surgery · 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 | HOU | DET |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Days rest | B2B | B2B |
| Hours rest | 23.5h | 24h |
| Rest swing | -0.5h | +0.5h |
| Travel in | 481 mi | 506 mi |
| Zone change | 0h | 0h |
| Body clock | 1h | 0h |
| Local tip | evening | evening |
| Segment | Road trip · 4 of 4 | Homestand · 1 of 4 |
| Miles before tip | 1,646 mi | 0 mi |
| Schedule alerts | B2B3 in 4 | B2B4 in 6 |
| Fatigue Index | 6 | 5 |
HOU carries the heavier fatigue load tonight — 6 vs. DET's 5.
How each side got here
HOU
481 miHOU came from New York, NY with 481 mi of travel and 0h of time-zone change.
New York, NY to Detroit, MI
DET
506 miDET came from Charlotte, NC with 506 mi of travel and 0h of time-zone change.
Charlotte, NC to Detroit, MI
Where this game sits in the run
HOU
Road tripHOU is on game 4 of 4 on the road, with 1,646 mi already behind it.
DET
HomestandDET is in game 1 of 4 on this homestand.