NBA · Final

Jazz Edge Pistons in Thrilling Finish

Detroit Pistons24-7

129

Utah Jazz11-19

131

Friday, December 26, 2025, 9:30 PM ET · Delta Center

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Quick answers

Who won Detroit Pistons vs Utah Jazz?

Utah Jazz beat Detroit Pistons 131-129 at Delta Center on December 26, 2025.

Who was favored in Detroit Pistons vs Utah Jazz?

Detroit Pistons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -410 (about 80% implied). The underdog won.

In a closely contested match at the Delta Center, the Utah Jazz narrowly defeated the Detroit Pistons with a final score of 131-129. This victory marks a significant moment for the Jazz, who have been struggling recently, as they managed to break a four-game losing streak. The win also ties the season series between the two teams at 1-1, adding an extra layer of excitement to their rivalry.

The Jazz entered the game with a home record of 11-19 and had been facing difficulties, particularly at home where they had lost four straight games. In their last ten matches, they recorded a 4-6 record, averaging 124.1 points scored but allowing a concerning 131.4 points per game. Their recent form showed a last five games record of 1-4, with an average of 128.4 points scored and 135.2 points allowed. This performance has raised questions about their defensive capabilities, especially as they approach the mid-point of the season.

Conversely, the Pistons came into the game with a strong away record of 24-7, showcasing their ability to perform on the road. They had won eight of their last ten games, with a streak of three consecutive victories leading up to this matchup. The Pistons averaged 118.0 points scored and 109.0 points allowed during their recent stretch, indicating a solid defensive performance that has complemented their scoring efforts. Their last five games yielded a record of 4-1, with an average of 116.8 points scored and 107.2 points allowed.

In terms of previous meetings, the Jazz had struggled against the Pistons in their last encounters, with a record of 1-2 over the last three games. The most recent matchup prior to this game was on November 6, 2025, where the Jazz lost 103-114 in Detroit. However, the Jazz managed to secure a win against the Pistons earlier in the season on December 20, 2024, with a score of 126-119.

Injury concerns for the Jazz included Trey Alexander and Jaren Jackson Jr., both listed as Day-To-Day with rib and knee issues, respectively. Their potential absence could have impacted the Jazz's performance, but the team rose to the occasion in a crucial game.

The betting market reflected the Pistons' strong season with DraftKings providing odds of DET -9.5, indicating that they were favored to win by 9.5 points. The total for the game was set at 245.5, with the over at -108.0 and under at -112.0. The moneyline showed the Jazz at +320.0 and the Pistons at -410.0, further emphasizing the Pistons' status as the favorites.

As the game progressed, fans witnessed a thrilling fourth quarter filled with dramatic scoring plays. Keyonte George made a crucial driving dunk to give the Jazz a late lead, while Cade Cunningham of the Pistons responded with his own driving dunk. The tension heightened as free throws were exchanged in the final minutes, ultimately leading to the Jazz's narrow victory.

Overall, this game showcased the resilience of the Utah Jazz as they fought to secure a much-needed win against a strong opponent. With both teams looking to build on this performance, the outcome of this matchup will be significant as they continue through the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DET -9.5	245.5 o -108 / u -112	Detroit Pistons -410 · Utah Jazz +320

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Injury report

Trey AlexanderDay-To-DayRibsUtah Jazz
Jaren Jackson Jr.Day-To-DayKneeUtah Jazz

Leaders

PointsKeyonte George31Utah Jazz
AssistsIsaiah Collier9Utah Jazz
ReboundsJusuf Nurkic11Utah Jazz
PointsCade Cunningham29Detroit Pistons
AssistsCade Cunningham17Detroit Pistons
ReboundsTobias Harris7Detroit Pistons

Recent form

Utah Jazz

Last 10: 4-6Streak L4124.1 scored · 131.4 allowed per game2-4 at home

L128-137vs Memphis GrizzliesDec 24
L112-135at Denver NuggetsDec 23
L127-128vs Orlando MagicDec 21
L135-143vs Los Angeles LakersDec 19
W140-133vs Dallas MavericksDec 16
W130-126at Memphis GrizzliesDec 13
L101-131vs Oklahoma City ThunderDec 8
L112-146at New York KnicksDec 6
W123-110at Brooklyn NetsDec 5
W133-125vs Houston RocketsDec 2

Detroit Pistons

Last 10: 8-2Streak W3118 scored · 109 allowed per game3-2 away

W136-127at Sacramento KingsDec 24
W110-102at Portland Trail BlazersDec 23
W112-86vs Charlotte HornetsDec 21
L114-116at Dallas MavericksDec 19
W112-105at Boston CelticsDec 16
W142-115vs Atlanta HawksDec 13
W124-112vs Milwaukee BucksDec 7
W122-116vs Portland Trail BlazersDec 6
L109-113at Milwaukee BucksDec 4
W99-98vs Atlanta HawksDec 2

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Detroit Pistons	Utah Jazz
Field goals	48-92	44-90
Field goal %	52	49
Three-pointers	18-37	18-38
Three-point %	49	47
Free throws	15-23	25-26
Free throw %	65	96
Rebounds	41	42
Offensive rebounds	10	13
Defensive rebounds	31	29
Assists	38	35
Steals	11	12
Blocks	10	8
Turnovers	17	17
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	15
Fast-break points	18	13
Points in the paint	54	50
Fouls	23	20
Largest lead	11	15
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	41	55

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter89-102Kevin Love makes free throw 1 of 3
3rd Quarter89-103Kevin Love makes free throw 2 of 3
3rd Quarter89-104Kevin Love makes free throw 3 of 3
3rd Quarter92-104Javonte Green makes 22-foot three point jumper (Daniss Jenkins assists)
3rd Quarter93-104Tobias Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter94-104Tobias Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter94-106Kyle Filipowski makes tip in dunk
3rd Quarter97-106Javonte Green makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tobias Harris assists)
3rd Quarter97-109Kevin Love makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Collier assists)
3rd Quarter100-109Daniss Jenkins makes 26-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter100-110Kevin Love makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter100-111Kevin Love makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter103-111Daniss Jenkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Caris LeVert assists)
4th Quarter105-111Tobias Harris makes running layup (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter106-111Tobias Harris makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter107-111Ronald Holland II makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-113Lauri Markkanen makes driving layup (Isaiah Collier assists)
4th Quarter108-113Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter109-113Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter109-116Lauri Markkanen makes 28-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Collier assists)
4th Quarter109-118Brice Sensabaugh makes 3-foot running dunk (Lauri Markkanen assists)
4th Quarter112-118Cade Cunningham makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ronald Holland II assists)
4th Quarter112-119Isaiah Collier makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter112-120Isaiah Collier makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter114-120Isaiah Stewart makes 4-foot dunk (Ronald Holland II assists)
4th Quarter117-120Duncan Robinson makes 26-foot three pointer (Ronald Holland II assists)
4th Quarter117-123Brice Sensabaugh makes 23-foot three point jumper (Keyonte George assists)
4th Quarter119-123Jalen Duren makes 7-foot layup (Duncan Robinson assists)
4th Quarter120-123Jalen Duren makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter120-125Brice Sensabaugh makes driving layup (Isaiah Collier assists)
4th Quarter122-125Cade Cunningham makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter122-127Isaiah Collier makes 5-foot running dunk (Keyonte George assists)
4th Quarter123-127Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter124-127Ronald Holland II makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter125-127Ronald Holland II makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter125-129Keyonte George makes 3-foot driving dunk
4th Quarter127-129Cade Cunningham makes 5-foot driving dunk
4th Quarter128-129Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter129-129Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter129-131Keyonte George makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot