SportsLine's model reveals its Houston Rockets vs. Detroit Pistons picks for their Friday matchup

The Detroit Pistons may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s game against the Houston Rockets.

The Detroit Pistons came close, but just couldn't earn a comeback victory in a Friday-night loss on their home court.

The Pistons-Rockets “rivalry” had deeper lore when Jalen Green was a part of HTown. The history between him and Cade made for some anticipated matchups. That debate was settled long ago, but that hasn’t stopped Cade from putting his foot where it doesn’t belong when he matches up with Houston.

Kevin Durant scored 32 points as the Houston Rockets ended the Detroit Pistons' four-game winning streak with a 111-104 victory.

Houston's Kevin Durant torched the Pistons, who struggled with their long-range shots on Friday at Little Caesars Arena.

Preview the Detroit Pistons' NBA matchup with Houston, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The Rockets' opponent could be without their top player.

After a loss in Philadelphia on Thursday, Houston bounced back in a physical game in Detroit to beat the Pistons.

Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball up the court against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of a 2024 NBA Summer League