Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 9 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The Golden State Warriors will square off against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday at Little Caesars Arena. This is the first of two meetings between these teams this season.

The Warriors are currently in ninth place in the Western Conference by virtue of their 18-18 record. After winning two straight games to begin 2025, they've suffered back-to-back losses: a 129-99 beatdown at the hands of the Sacramento Kings on Sunday and a 114-98 defeat against the Miami Heat two days later.

The Pistons have a nearly identical record at 19-18, good for eighth in the Eastern Conference. They are enjoying their longest winning streak of the season, having recorded five straight victories since New Year's Day. Their most recent win came at the Barclays Center, where they defeated the Brooklyn Nets 113-98 on Wednesday.

Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons: Injury report

Golden State Warriors injury report

The injury bug has struck the Warriors hard lately. Brandin Podziemski (abdominal), Gary Payton II (calf) and Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) won't be suiting up against the Pistons, while a number of players have been deemed questionable: Steph Curry (knee), Draymond Green (ankle), Dennis Schröder (hip) and Moses Moody (knee).

Detroit Pistons injury report

Ausar Thompson will sit this game out due to an illness. Jaden Ivey is also sidelined for an extended period of time as a result of a broken fibula that required surgery.

Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons: Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

Golden State Warriors

Starters	2nd Unit
Pat Spencer
Buddy Hield	Lindy Waters III
Andrew Wiggins	Gui Santos
Kyle Anderson
Trayce Jackson-Davis	Kevin Looney

Detroit Pistons

Starters	2nd unit	3rd unit
Cade Cunningham	Marcus Sasser	Daniss Jenkins
Malik Beasley	Wendell Moore Jr.
Tim Hardaway Jr.	Simone Fontecchio
Tobias Harris	Ronald Holland II	Bobi Klintman
Jalen Duren	Isaiah Stewart	Paul Reed

Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons: Key matchups

Andrew Wiggins vs Tim Hardaway Jr.

The matchup at the small forward position between Wiggins and Hardaway is set to be an interesting one, especially given the injuries on both sides. Wiggins is averaging 16.4 points on 45.4% shooting from the field this season, including nearly 40% from deep. While Hardaway Jr.'s stats (10.5 ppg, 42.3% FG, 36.3% from three-point range) aren't as impressive, he is coming off a strong 26-point performance against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday.

Buddy Hield vs Cade Cunningham

In the backcourt, the offensive power will be driven by the sharp-shooting Hield and the versatile Cunningham. With several of the Warriors' offensive weapons sidelined, Hield will need to step up, just as he did against the Memphis Grizzlies this past weekend, scoring 14 points and hitting 57.1% from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Cunningham poses a multifaceted threat to the Warriors with his scoring, playmaking and defensive capabilities.