Duncan Robinson brings up game 600 as Detroit Pistons meet Phoenix Suns
Detroit Pistons meet Phoenix Suns at Little Caesars Arena, Thursday 11:00am (NBA). Detroit Pistons have won 26 of the 49 meetings with Phoenix Suns since 2002.
The big picture
Detroit Pistons come in 9th on the ladder; Phoenix Suns are 22nd. Detroit Pistons have the higher position to protect.
Detroit Pistons are 6–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.1 points for and 101.8 against.
Phoenix Suns are 2–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 113.9 points for and 121.4 against.
Form
Detroit Pistons have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Philadelphia 76ers 106–112.
Phoenix Suns have won one of their last five and most recently beat Orlando Magic 117–104.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2002: Detroit Pistons 26, Phoenix Suns 23.
Last time out (2025-26), Phoenix Suns won 114–96 at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Detroit Pistons by 40 points in 2012-13 (117–77).
Players to watch
For Detroit Pistons, watch Cade Cunningham (24 points a game, 45 rebounds in 2026-27) and Duncan Robinson (19 points a game, 15 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (25.4 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.6 points a game, 27 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Duncan Robinson is set to play game 600.
At Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Pistons have won 15 of their last 20 at Little Caesars Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Detroit Pistons go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
