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Detroit Pistons vs Golden State Warriors predicted starting lineups and depth charts | 2024 NBA preseason

The Golden State Warriors are set to host the Detroit Pistons on Sunday for their preseason matchup. This will be both teams' fourth preseason game as they prepare for the start of the 2024-25 NBA season.

The Pistons have a revamped their roster in hopes of ending their five-year playoff drought, having placed close to the bottom of the standings in recent seasons. They acquired Tobias Harris in free agency and also added Tim Hardaway Jr., Paul Reed and Wendell Moore Jr. to the lineup.

The Warriors also went through major changes in the offseason, losing Klay Thompson, a crucial piece of their core, along with waiving veteran guard Chris Paul. They also onboarded De'Anthony Melton and Kyle Anderson to their roster.


Detroit Pistons vs Golden State Warriors: Predicted starting lineups and depth chart

Pistons' predicted starting lineup and depth chart

The Pistons are projected to deploy a starting lineup of Cade Cunningham (G), Jaden Ivey (G), Malik Beasley (G), Tobias Harris (F), and Jalen Duren (C) for the upcoming preseason matchup.

PositionStarter2nd3rd
PGCade Cunningham
Marcus Sasser
Jaden Ivey
SGJaden IveyMalik BeasleyTim Hardaway Jr.
SFAusar Thompson*
Tim Hardaway Jr.Ron Holland II
PFTobias Harris
Simone Fontecchio
Ausar Thompson*
CJalen DurenIsaiah StewartPaul Reed

Detroit has two players listed on their injury report. Ausar Thompson (illness) and Bobi Klintman (calf) are listed as day-to-day and their participation will be a game-time decision.

Warriors' predicted starting lineup and depth chart

The Warriors are expected to use a starting lineup of Stephen Curry (PG), De'Anthony Melton (SG), Jonathan Kuminga (SF), Draymond Green (PF) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (C).

PositionStarter2nd3rd
PGStephen Curry
De'Anthony Melton
Brandin Podziemski
SGBrandin Podziemski
Buddy Hield
De'Anthony Melton
SFJonathan Kuminga
Gary Payton II
Kyle Anderson
PFDraymond Green
Jonathan Kuminga
Kyle Anderson
CKevon Looney
Trayce Jackson-Davis
Draymond Green

Golden State has Stephen Curry (finger) listed as day-to-day while Andrew Wiggins (illness) is listed out for the game.


Detroit Pistons vs Golden State Warriors: Preview

The Pistons are coming off a 109-91 victory against the Phoenix Suns on Friday to extend their preseason record to 2-1. Cade Cunningham led the team's victory charge with his double-double performance of 25 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists and two steals while shooting 62.5% from the field.

Meanwhile, the Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 109-106 on Friday in the second of their back-to-back matchups to go 3-0 for the preseason. Jonathan Kuminga led the Warrior's winning effort with 19 points, seven rebounds, and one assist while Moses Moody led their scoring with 23 points.


How to watch Detroit Pistons vs Golden State Warriors?

The Pistons-Warriors preseason game is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at Chase Center in San Francisco. It will be aired regionally on NBC Sports Bay Area and can be live-streamed on FuboTV or the NBA League Pass.

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