Preview: Struggling Kings Face Surging Pistons in Detroit DETROIT (Interstat) — A stark contrast in fortunes will be on display Sunday when the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons host the struggling Sacramento Kings at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons (32-10), owners of the league’s best record, have won seven of their last eight games. They return home after a 3-1 road trip that included a dramatic 104-103 victory over Boston and a 112-104 win in New Orleans on Wednesday. Center Jalen Duren has been a force, averaging 17.1 points and 13.0 rebounds over his last seven games, including a 20-point, 15-rebound performance against the Pelicans. Conversely, the Kings (12-33) arrive mired in a three-game losing skid and sit near the bottom of the Western Conference. Their most recent outing was a 122-109 home loss to Toronto on Wednesday. Veteran guard Russell Westbrook continues to be a bright spot, averaging 20.6 points and 6.1 assists over his last 10 games. He scored 23 points in the loss to the Raptors. This matchup is a rematch of a Dec. 23 meeting in Sacramento, which the Pistons won 136-127. Detroit’s high-powered offense, which has scored 121 or more points in four of its last five wins, will test a Kings defense that has allowed an average of 119.3 points during its current losing streak. For the Pistons, maintaining their defensive intensity will be key after holding opponents under 105 points in three of their recent victories. For the Kings, finding a way to slow Detroit’s momentum and leveraging Westbrook’s playmaking will be essential to snapping their slump. The game tips off at 6 p.m. EST Sunday as the Pistons begin a brief one-game homestand before heading back on the road. The Kings continue a challenging five-game road trip.