The Detroit Pistons are looking for their eighth win in nine games, with the only loss an overtime disappointment to the Dallas Mavericks. Standing in their way will be a struggling Utah Jazz team. They have lost four in a row, and they can lay all those losses at the hands of a dreadful de fensive showing. The Jazz have the second-worst defense in the NBA, and it is somehow getting worse by the day. In that four-game losing streak, the Jazz have surrendered 143, 128, 135, and 137 points, respectively. They can score, and the Pistons must ensure that no one explodes and gives the Jazz a fighting chance. Keep Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George in check, and Detroit should be able to cruise to a victory. If you let one or both go off for 35 points, it could be a long night. Game Vitals When: 9:30 p.m. ETWhere: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UtahWatch: Fan Duel Sports Network DetroitOdds: Pistons -9 Projected Lineups Detroit Pistons (24-6) Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren Utah Jazz (10-19) Keyonte George, Svi Mykhailuk, Ace Baily, Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf Nurkic Question of the Game What is the best sports-related Christmas gift you’ve ever received? ...read more read less