Duncan Robinson brings up game 600 as Detroit Pistons meet Dallas Mavericks
Detroit Pistons meet Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena, Friday 11:00am (NBA). Dallas Mavericks have won 31 of the 48 meetings with Detroit Pistons since 2001.
The big picture
Detroit Pistons come in 9th on the ladder; Dallas Mavericks are 12th. 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.
Dallas Mavericks are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112.1 points for and 110.9 against.
Form
Detroit Pistons have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Philadelphia 76ers 106–112.
Dallas Mavericks have won three of their last five and most recently beat Utah Jazz 112–100.
Head to head
These sides have met 48 times on our records since 2001: Detroit Pistons 17, Dallas Mavericks 31.
Last time out (2025-26), Dallas Mavericks won 116–114 at American Airlines Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Dallas Mavericks by 39 points in 2002-03 (114–75).
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 Dallas Mavericks, watch Cooper Flagg (23.9 points a game, 54 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kyrie Irving (21.4 points a game, 26 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 have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
