Pistons face big challenge at surging Pelicans

No team in the NBA is hotter than the New Orleans Pelicans.

At 8-2, they are tied with the Boston Celtics for the best record over the last 10 games -- even though the Pelicans have played without multiple starters for most of that time.

They will be without second-leading scorer Brandon Ingram (toe) for a fifth consecutive game and fellow starter Herbert Jones Jr. (ankle) will be doubtful when they host the Detroit Pis