Watch Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons Live Online

Watch Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons Live Online

Time : 6:00 pm EST Sun Nov 15, 2009

Short-handed for most of the first three weeks of the season, the Detroit Pistons have taken advantage of a soft schedule to win three straight. Their ability to overcome their injury problems will likely face a stiffer challenge with the Dallas Mavericks coming to town. Likely without two of their top players again, the Pistons look to extend their streak Sunday night against the Mavericks, winners of four of the teams’ last five meetings.

Detroit (5-4) has played most of the season without Richard Hamilton(ankle) and Tayshaun Prince (back) and dropped four of its first six with its two longest-tenured players sidelined. The Pistons, though, have rebounded with three consecutive victories by taking advantage of matchups with struggling Philadelphia, Charlotte and Washington.

After the game, Pistons rookie coach John Kuester sounded encouraged that Hamilton would be able to rejoin the team soon, saying “Rip is getting close.” However, it’s unlikely the three-time All-Star will play Sunday. Regardless, the Pistons could use a scoring boost from someone to keep up with the Mavericks (6-3). Dallas has won four of the teams’ last five meetings, shooting 54.5 percent from the field in those victories, which have come by an average of 10.8 points.