Duncan Robinson brings up game 600 as Houston Rockets meet Detroit Pistons
Houston Rockets meet Detroit Pistons at Toyota Center (Houston), Sunday 12:30pm (NBA). Houston Rockets have won 26 of the 48 meetings with Detroit Pistons since 2001.
The big picture
Houston Rockets come in 8th on the ladder; Detroit Pistons are 9th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Houston Rockets are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 117.9 points for and 107.6 against.
Detroit Pistons are 6–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.1 points for and 101.8 against.
Form
Houston Rockets have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 107–117.
Detroit Pistons have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Philadelphia 76ers 106–112.
Head to head
These sides have met 48 times on our records since 2001: Houston Rockets 26, Detroit Pistons 22.
Last time out (2025-26), Houston Rockets won 111–104 at Little Caesars Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Detroit Pistons by 28 points in 2001-02 (105–77).
Players to watch
For Houston Rockets, watch Alperen Sengun (22.4 points a game, 64 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kevin Durant (20.8 points a game, 47 rebounds in 2026-27).
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).
Milestone watch
Duncan Robinson is set to play game 600.
At Toyota Center (Houston)
Houston Rockets have won 15 of their last 22 at Toyota Center (Houston).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Houston Rockets have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
