DETROIT — Before the Warriors’ game against the Pistons, Steve Kerr told his team that they needed to start winning the individual battles. Basketball is a team sport, but it’s made up of hundreds of micro games within the game. The box-outs, the loose balls, the contested boards, the ability to stay in front of your man.

On Thursday night, the Detroit Pistons returned to their home court to host the Golden State Warriors. While they looked forward to getting a key player back in

Cade Cunningham scored 32 points, and the Detroit Pistons finished on a 22-6 run but couldn't continue their win streak, with a 107-104 loss to G.S.

"Everything you saw Gui do tonight, that's what wins games," coach Steve Kerr said after the Warriors' 107-104 road win over the Pistons.

At the Chase Center in San Francisco, history and heritage came together on January 5, 2025, as Phil “The Flash” Jordon, the first Native American player in NBA history, was honored with the Golden State Warrior Impact Award.

The Golden State Warriors need to get Steph Curry and Draymond Green some help as soon as possible if they are to have any hope of challenging for the Championship. After a fantastic start to the season, which saw them top the West at one point, they are now on a terrible run.

When healthy, Williamson has shown how dominant he can be, but the Pelicans have failed to capitalize on the 24-year-old star. The Pelicans could look toward a new era and trade their injury-prone star, with many potential suitors likely lining up their offers already.

Indiana hosts Golden State aiming to extend its four-game win streak. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Golden State Warriors vs. Detroit Pistons NBA game to be played on January 9, 2025 on ESPN.

The Miami Heat head to the Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are 17-17, which puts them in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. The Warriors are 18-17, which puts them in eighth place in the Western Conference.