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After a season-high 49 first-quarter points given up in Monday's loss to the Bucks, the Detroit Pistons will look to set the tone defensively as they face the Brooklyn Nets for the second time this season.

Nets vs. Pistons: How to Watch on TV or Live Stream
- Game Day:Â Thursday, January 26, 2023
- Game Time:Â 7:30 PM ET
- Location:Â Brooklyn, New York
- Stadium:Â Barclays Center
- TV Channel:Â NBA League Pass
- Live Stream:Â fuboTV (Watch for free)
Why it matters
The Detroit Pistons will be looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Milwaukee Bucks when they visit the Brooklyn Nets. The game's main focus will be on the interior battle between Brooklyn's center Nicolas Claxton and Detroit's rookie center Jalen Duren. Claxton has been a strong rim protector this season, but Duren outmuscled him in their previous meeting, grabbing 11 rebounds and finishing with a team-high plus/minus of +13. Another key player for Detroit will be Jaden Ivey, who had a career-high 11 assists in the loss to the Bucks and will be looking to continue his strong playmaking. On the Brooklyn side, Kyrie Irving's offensive wizardry and improved defense will be a major factor in the game, as the Nets are 4th in the Eastern Conference.
- The Pistons are coming off a 150-130 shellacking at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night and will be looking to redeem themselves.
- The Nets are currently sitting 4th in the Eastern Conference and will be playing for the second night in a row.
By the Numbers Detroit Pistons vs. Brooklyn Nets
Projected Lineups
Detroit Pistons (12-37)
Killian Hayes, Jaden Ivey, Bojan Bogdanovic, Saddiq Bey, Jalen Duren
Brooklyn Nets (29-17)
Kyrie Irving, Joe Harris, Royce O’neale, Ben Simmons, Nicolas Claxton
- The Pistons currently have a 12-37 record
- The Nets currently have a 29-17 record
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The Bottom Line
The Pistons will be looking for redemption as they face the Brooklyn Nets for the second time this season. The game will be a test for the Pistons' defense as they look to slow down the Nets' offensive attack led by Kyrie Irving. The game will also be a test for the Pistons' rookie Jalen Duren as he goes up against the Nets' Nicolas Claxton.
Remaining Games on the Detroit Pistons Schedule
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