The Detroit Pistons scored 40 points in the first quarter, then needed a rally in the second to down the Houston Rockets, 107-96, to open a road trip.

On a bad day for Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green, the shooting inside Toyota Center was nearly as frigid as Houston’s snowy weather outside.

Behind an All-Star performance from Cade Cunningham, the Pistons began their five-game road trip with a win over the Rockets.

Cade Cunningham scored 19 of his game-high 32 points in the third quarter while Jalen Duren added a double-double without missing a shot as the visiting Detroit Pistons beat the Houston Rockets 107-96 on Monday afternoon.

The Houston Rockets returned back home on Monday night to face the Detroit Pistons at the Toyota Center. The former top two picks from the 2021 NBA draft, Jalen

HOUSTON (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 107-96 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday. Cunningham was 12 of 22 from the field. He scored 19 points in the third quarter as the Pistons built a 90-80 lead after three.

Cade Cunningham had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 107-96 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday.

Fred VanVleet has a hot hand right now, and the Kings have struggled to contain opposing guards this season. Our NBA betting picks expect VanVleet to light up the scoreboard in Sacramento tonight.

Our NBA betting picks believe the total is too low as the improving offenses of the Pistons and Rockets meet in Houston on Monday afternoon. Look for Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green to shine in particular.

The Houston Rockets take on the Detroit Pistons in non-conference play. Monday's matchup is the first of the season between the two teams.