The Detroit Pistons will host the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday.

The Pistons (10-52) are coming off a 118-112 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Even though Detroit’s struggles have been well documented this season, it’s worth noting that the team has shown signs of trying to be competitive lately. The Pistons have gone 2-3 over their last five outings, and their three losses in that span have come against potential playoff teams: the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. Detroit will also try to end their home season on a decent note, as the team has won just five of 30 games at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit fans have very few reasons to cheer in 2023-24, but one of them should be the play of Cade Cunningham. The explosive point guard is averaging 22.4 points and 7.5 assists per game in what has been a career-best season for him.

The Pistons are listing Quentin Grimes (knee) as their lone injury casualty for Sunday. Grimes is unlikely to suit up.

The Mavericks (35-28) have posted the exact same record as the Pistons in their last five games. Dallas is coming off a 114-108 win over the Miami Heat the last time out, a victory that snapped a three-game losing skid. Unlike the Pistons, though, Dallas has been nothing short of outstanding when playing on the road thanks to a 16-13 record away from home. That mark is one of the best away records in the Western Conference. Dallas has the depth and the talent to make noise in the West come playoff time, but ultimately, this team will only go as far as Luka Doncic can carry it. On that note, the star guard has been on an absolute tear of late, putting up 35-point triple-doubles in four straight games, tying an NBA record. Doncic is leading Dallas in points (34.6), rebounds (9.0) and assists (9.8) per game.

The Mavericks are listing Luka Doncic (elbow) as a game-time call for Saturday. Dereck Lively (personal) is out.