The Detroit Pistons play host to the Dallas Mavericks, at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday evening.

This marks the second game of a four-game home stand for the Pistons (21-28), which began with a loss against the Bucks on Tuesday. The Pistons have dropped six of their last 10 games, including their last two in a row. They have also dropped two in a row at home, where they are 13-12 this season. The Pistons are averaging 105.9 points per game, which is sixth worst in the NBA. Blake Griffin has been Detroit's only significant, consistent contributor this season, averaging 26.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists, in 36 minutes per game. Andre Drummond has also been playing well, averaging 16.5 points, 14.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 assists per game, while Reggie Jackson has had a relatively uninspiring season so far, averaging 14.3 points on 40 percent shooting, 4.2 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game.

Meanwhile, this marks the second night of a back-to-back for the Mavericks (23-27), who are coming off a convincing win against the Knicks, in New York on Wednesday evening. This marks the second game of a three-game road trip for the Mavs, who are just 5-20 on the road this season. Luka Doncic has been a fantastic bright spot for Dallas, averaging 20.5 points, 5.4 assists, 6.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game. He also has notched two triple-doubles already, and is one of the first in NBA history to do so this early in his career. Dennis Smith Jr. has been back in action for four games after missing a couple of weeks, and is looking solid, contributing across the board in all four games. Smith Jr. is averaging 12.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game. DeAndre Jordan provides Dallas a reliable centerpiece, averaging 11.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 blocks, in 31 minutes per game.