NBA · Final

Pistons Edge Trail Blazers in Close Contest

Portland Trail Blazers9-14

116

Detroit Pistons18-5

122

Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Little Caesars Arena

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Quick answers

Who won Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons beat Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 at Little Caesars Arena on December 5, 2025.

Who was favored in Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -340 (about 77% implied). The favorite won.

The Detroit Pistons secured a narrow victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing the game with a score of 122 to 116 at Little Caesars Arena. This win further solidifies the Pistons' dominance in their series against the Trail Blazers, now leading 2-0 for the current season.

Detroit entered the game with a strong home record of 18-5, while Portland struggled with a 9-14 record on the road. The Pistons have shown a solid performance at home, boasting a recent record of 7-3 over their last ten games, though they faced a setback with a loss in their most recent outing against the Milwaukee Bucks. In that game, they scored 109 points while allowing 113. On the other hand, the Trail Blazers, despite their overall struggles, managed to snap a losing streak with a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game, where they won 122-110.

In terms of scoring, the Pistons averaged 118.1 points scored and 113.7 points allowed over their last ten games, while the Trail Blazers averaged 115.8 points scored but allowed a higher average of 120.4 points. The Pistons' home scoring average remains impressive, and they have shown resilience in their home games, holding a 3-1 record in their last four at home. Conversely, the Trail Blazers have struggled away from home, recording a 0-4 record in their last four road games.

The injury report for the Trail Blazers impacted their lineup, with Shaedon Sharpe ruled out due to a knee injury. Additionally, both Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were listed as day-to-day with elbow and Achilles injuries, respectively, creating uncertainty around their availability.

The betting market reflected the Pistons' strong home advantage, with DraftKings setting the spread at DET -8.5 and the total points line at 235.5. The odds for the Pistons to win straight up were -340.0, while the Trail Blazers were listed at 270.0.

As the game unfolded, the Pistons managed to maintain a slight edge, with key contributions from their players in the closing moments. Cade Cunningham, in particular, was instrumental in sealing the victory, making crucial free throws in the final quarter. The scoring plays included a series of free throws from both Cunningham and Jerami Grant, which helped the Pistons keep the Trail Blazers at bay as they attempted a late-game comeback.

The conditions at Little Caesars Arena were favorable for basketball, and the atmosphere was charged as fans witnessed a competitive matchup. Viewers were treated to a display of skill and determination from both teams, particularly in the fourth quarter, where the lead shifted several times before the Pistons ultimately secured their win.

In conclusion, the Pistons' victory over the Trail Blazers was a testament to their home-court advantage and their ability to execute under pressure. With their strong performance, they continue to build momentum as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DET -8.5	235.5 o -112 / u -108	Portland Trail Blazers +270 · Detroit Pistons -340

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Injury report

Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers

Leaders

PointsCade Cunningham29Detroit Pistons
AssistsCade Cunningham9Detroit Pistons
ReboundsJalen Duren8Detroit Pistons
PointsDeni Avdija35Portland Trail Blazers
AssistsDeni Avdija7Portland Trail Blazers
ReboundsRobert Williams III14Portland Trail Blazers

Recent form

Detroit Pistons

Last 10: 7-3Streak L1118.1 scored · 113.7 allowed per game3-1 at home

L109-113at Milwaukee BucksDec 4
W99-98vs Atlanta HawksDec 2
W138-135at Miami HeatNov 30
L109-112vs Orlando MagicNov 29
L114-117at Boston CelticsNov 26
W122-117at Indiana PacersNov 25
W129-116at Milwaukee BucksNov 23
W120-112at Atlanta HawksNov 19
W127-112vs Indiana PacersNov 18
W114-105vs Philadelphia 76ersNov 15

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 3-7Streak W1115.8 scored · 120.4 allowed per game3-3 away

W122-110at Cleveland CavaliersDec 4
L118-121at Toronto RaptorsDec 3
L115-123vs Oklahoma City ThunderNov 30
L102-115vs San Antonio SpursNov 27
W115-103at Milwaukee BucksNov 25
L95-122at Oklahoma City ThunderNov 24
W127-123at Golden State WarriorsNov 22
L121-122vs Chicago BullsNov 20
L110-127vs Phoenix SunsNov 19
L133-138at Dallas MavericksNov 17

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
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
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

Box score

Stat	Portland Trail Blazers	Detroit Pistons
Field goals	36-85	38-82
Field goal %	42	46
Three-pointers	12-37	10-24
Three-point %	32	42
Free throws	32-35	36-48
Free throw %	91	75
Rebounds	48	37
Offensive rebounds	18	13
Defensive rebounds	30	24
Assists	22	24
Steals	6	8
Blocks	8	7
Turnovers	17	13
Team turnovers	3	1
Technical fouls	2	1
Technical fouls, total	2	1
Flagrant fouls	0	1
Points off turnovers	21	22
Fast-break points	13	11
Points in the paint	46	54
Fouls	35	29
Largest lead	7	13
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	26	68

How the scoring went

4th Quarter87-89Jerami Grant makes two point shot (Deni Avdija assists)
4th Quarter87-92Ronald Holland II makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter87-93Isaiah Stewart makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter89-93Jerami Grant makes driving layup
4th Quarter89-94Tobias Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter91-94Shaedon Sharpe makes two point shot
4th Quarter92-94Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter93-94Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter93-96Ronald Holland II makes driving layup (Isaiah Stewart assists)
4th Quarter95-96Robert Williams III makes 2-foot dunk (Jerami Grant assists)
4th Quarter95-99Ronald Holland II makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tobias Harris assists)
4th Quarter97-99Shaedon Sharpe makes 2-foot driving dunk
4th Quarter97-100Daniss Jenkins makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter97-101Daniss Jenkins makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter97-103Tobias Harris makes 13-foot two point shot (Daniss Jenkins assists)
4th Quarter99-103Shaedon Sharpe makes 1-foot two point shot (Jerami Grant assists)
4th Quarter100-103Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter102-103Shaedon Sharpe makes 1-foot dunk
4th Quarter105-103Jerami Grant makes 22-foot three point shot (Deni Avdija assists)
4th Quarter106-103Jerami Grant makes free throw flagrant 1 of 1
4th Quarter108-103Deni Avdija makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter108-104Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter108-105Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter108-106Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter108-107Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter110-107Deni Avdija makes 5-foot two point shot
4th Quarter110-110Duncan Robinson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter110-112Cade Cunningham makes driving layup
4th Quarter110-115Duncan Robinson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tobias Harris assists)
4th Quarter110-116Duncan Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter110-117Duncan Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter112-117Shaedon Sharpe makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter112-118Ronald Holland II makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter113-118Jerami Grant makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter114-118Jerami Grant makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter114-119Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter114-120Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter116-120Robert Williams III makes dunk
4th Quarter116-121Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter116-122Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2