The final injury report is in for tonight’s interconference showdown: the Detroit Pistons host the Phoenix Suns at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 p.m. ET. Detroit sits first in the East at 28-10 and wants to keep its lead. Phoenix, seventh in the West at 24-16, is looking to bounce back after a rough trip to Miami. The health of stars and starters will shape the plan on both sides.

The NBA’s official 8:15 a.m. ET report confirms that Devin Booker is questionable for Phoenix with a left ankle sprain. Detroit’s front line — Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart — are listed as probable, a welcome note for a Pistons group that guards the paint well and owns a 14-4 home mark.

Final Injury Report: Suns vs Pistons (Jan. 15)

Per the league’s morning update, here’s where both benches stand heading into tip-off:

• Suns: Devin Booker (questionable, left ankle sprain), Jamaree Bouyea (out, concussion protocol), Jordan Goodwin (available, jaw sprain; will wear a mask), Jalen Green (out, right hamstring strain), Nigel Hayes-Davis (questionable, right ankle sprain), Royce O’Neale (probable, left biceps contusion).
• Pistons: Jalen Duren (probable, right ankle sprain), Tobias Harris (probable, left hip sprain), Isaiah Stewart (probable, illness), Isaac Jones (out, G League), Bobi Klintman (out, G League), Chaz Lanier (out, G League), Wendell Moore Jr. (out, G League), Tolu Smith (out, G League).

That is a lot to track, but the headline is simple: Will Booker go, and how close to full strength will Detroit’s frontcourt be? Those two answers could swing the spread and the tempo.

Why these statuses matter tonight

Booker is the Suns’ engine. If he plays, Phoenix’s offense gets its best shot-maker and late-game closer. If he sits or is limited, more weight falls on role wings and the bigs. Royce O’Neale, who is probable, becomes even more important because of his defense and spacing. He is also averaging 10.5 points and 5.1 rebounds this season, which gives the Suns steady two-way play on the wing.

On the Detroit side, Duren’s presence is huge. He anchors the glass and gives easy points at the rim. Isaiah Stewart’s energy and Tobias Harris’ size (both probable) round out a front line that can set the tone early. With all three tracking to play, the Pistons should feel good about winning the paint and controlling second-chance chances.

“If Booker is limited, can Phoenix keep up on the glass in Detroit?”

Form guide and momentum check

The Pistons just dropped a gritty 98-92 game to the Clippers, but that loss again showed how tough they’ve become on defense. One preview put it simply: it “underscored just how real this Pistons team has become defensively.” Detroit has also had a rare few days off since its last game on or after Jan. 7, a break the staff welcomed to heal up for the second half. As another note put it, this lull is a chance to get healthier while trying to “keep their foot on the gas.”

Phoenix comes in off a defeat to the Heat two nights ago. The Suns are 10-11 on the road and will need a fast start to quiet a Detroit crowd that has watched its team win 14 of 18 at home.

• Pistons: 28-10 (.737), 14-4 at home, 6 wins in the last 10.
• Suns: 24-16 (.600), 10-11 away.

Key matchups and X-factors

Paint battle: If Duren is cleared, watch his minutes versus Mark Williams, who is averaging 12.4 points and 8.3 rebounds. That matchup will decide a lot of rebounds and put-backs. If Detroit wins the glass, Phoenix’s half-court offense must be sharp.

Wing depth: With Nigel Hayes-Davis questionable and O’Neale probable, the Suns’ wing rotation may shuffle. Jordan Goodwin being available (and in a mask) adds guard defense and some playmaking. For Detroit, Ausar Thompson’s energy (11.2 points, 5.8 rebounds) can tilt a quarter with cuts and hustle plays. His minutes on the Suns’ wings will be a quiet but key subplot.

Floor spacing: Duncan Robinson (11.8 points, 1.9 assists) gives Detroit extra gravity beyond the arc. If he finds a rhythm, it opens lanes for Harris drives and Duren rolls. On the Suns’ side, O’Neale’s corner threes can keep Detroit honest and punish over-help.

“Detroit’s size vs. Phoenix’s shooting — who bends first?”

Suns vs Pistons odds and editorial lean

The line sits at Detroit -5.5. That number bakes in home court, Detroit’s recent form, and the uncertainty around Booker’s ankle. If Booker is ruled in and looks close to normal, the Suns’ late-game shot creation improves right away. If he is out or limited, Phoenix will need a hot night from role players and a major effort on the boards to hang for four quarters.

Given the Pistons’ health trends (multiple probables), their rest advantage, and their strong home record, Detroit has a fair edge on paper. The path for Phoenix is clear: limit turnovers, win corner threes, and keep the rebounding gap small.

“If Detroit locks the glass, -5.5 feels light.”

How to watch and listen

Tip-off is 7:00 p.m. ET from Little Caesars Arena.

• Streaming TV: Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
• Radio: 97.1 FM The Ticket (WXYT), WWJ 950 AM, SiriusXM NBA Radio

What it means for the standings

For Detroit, every home game matters as it tries to protect the No. 1 spot in the East. A win over a playoff-level West team sends another message that this start is no fluke. For Phoenix, a road win against a top seed would steady the week and keep pace in a tight West race.

Both benches know the stakes. As one preview summed up: “Both the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns may be without multiple key players in Thursday night’s matchup.” Availability is the story, and it may be the difference.

Final word

Bookmark the injury wire in the hours before tip. Booker’s status is the top watch item, while the Pistons’ trio of probables should give Detroit the size and depth it needs. If the Suns can shoot it well and scramble on the glass, they can turn this into a late-possession game. If not, Detroit’s balance and home form should carry the night.

Either way, this is a mid-January test with a little playoff feel. First-place Detroit is trying to stay on the gas. Phoenix is trying to prove it can win short-handed on the road. Now we see who blinks.