It’s Monday, January 20, and the Detroit Pistons (21-21) and the Houston Rockets (28-13) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. Detroit is competitive this season currently sitting in 8 th place in the Eastern Conference while the Rockets have had a breakout season currently sitting in 2 nd place in the Western Conference.

With a new slate coming up, the Detroit Pistons are looking to bounce back. Recently, the Pistons have found themselves in a two-game hole, which put them back at .500 for the year. With a 21-21 record,

As the Houston Rockets hit the halfway point, they turn their attention to finishing strong heading into the All-Star Break. At 28-13, the Rockets are well ahead of the 41.5-win pace that sportsbooks had them in preseason.