SAN FRANCISCO (Interstat) — The surging Detroit Pistons, owners of the NBA’s second-best record, face a stern road test Friday night against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. The Pistons (34-12) arrive after a 114-96 loss at Phoenix on Thursday, which snapped a three-game win streak. Despite the defeat, Detroit has won seven of its last nine, establishing itself as an elite force in the league. Golden State (27-22) has been inconsistent but is coming off a dominant 140-124 victory at Utah on Wednesday. The matchup features a compelling contrast in styles. The Pistons are powered by the interior dominance of center Jalen Duren, who is averaging a double-double over his last eight games. He posted 23 points and 13 rebounds in Thursday’s loss and had a 20-point, 15-rebound performance last week. He will be central to Detroit’s efforts to control the paint and tempo. The Warriors counter with the perennial perimeter threat of Curry. The veteran guard has scored 26 or more points in four of his last five games, including a 38-point outing against Dallas last week. His playmaking has also been sharp, with three games of 10 or more assists in January. Detroit’s recent success has been built on balance, with Cade Cunningham (26 points, 7 assists vs. Phoenix) providing backcourt leadership alongside Duren’s frontcourt production. Golden State has seen secondary contributions from Moses Moody, who scored 26 points against Utah, and Brandin Podziemski, who nearly recorded a triple-double in that game. According to National Statistical’s ELO system, the Warriors hold a narrow 51.2% probability to win at home. The over/under is set at 225 points. This game opens a challenging stretch for the Warriors, who host Philadelphia next Tuesday before a four-game road trip. The Pistons continue a road-heavy portion of their schedule before returning to Detroit for a five-game homestand beginning Sunday against Brooklyn.