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Ausar Thompson Ausar Thompson grabs seven rebounds in Game 7
Sun, May 17, 2026, 4:54 PM
Ausar Thompson notched five points (2-of-7 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, two blocks and one three-pointer in Sunday's Game 7 loss to the Cavaliers.
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris limited to five points in Game 7
Sun, May 17, 2026, 4:53 PM
Tobias Harris recorded five points (0-of-6 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in Sunday's Game 7 loss to the Cavaliers.
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren offers little value in Game 7 defeat
Sun, May 17, 2026, 4:53 PM
Jalen Duren produced seven points (3-of-7 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists and one block in Sunday's Game 7 loss to the Cavaliers.
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham struggles in Game 7 defeat
Sun, May 17, 2026, 4:52 PM
Cade Cunningham amassed 13 points (5-of-16 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in Sunday's Game 7 loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Efficiency was an issue for Cunningham throughout the Cleveland series, but he had his worst showing in Game 7. While the Pistons' point guard committed a respectable three turnovers, he was 0-of-7 from beyond the arc. Given Detroit's limitations on offense, they can't afford for Cunningham not to be at his best when the lights shine brightest. However, the end should not take away from Cade's play throughout the season. A likely All-NBA selection, he offers first-round fantasy value in formats that either don't count or punt turnovers. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (adductor) available for Game 7
Sun, May 17, 2026, 1:45 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is available for Sunday's Game 7 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Huerter was available for Game 6 but did not play after aggravating his strained adductor during Game 5. Given the lack of playing time, his role is likely to be limited for Game 7. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (heel) upgraded to available Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 1:39 PM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (heel) is available for Sunday's Game 7 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: LeVert is officially available after being listed as questionable on the Pistons' initial injury report. He'll take on his usual reserve role, likely surpassing 25 minutes as Detroit looks to advance to the conference finals for the first time since 2008. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson (back) upgraded to available
Sun, May 17, 2026, 1:35 PM
NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson (back) is available for Sunday's Game 7 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Robinson, who logged 20 minutes in Game 6 after sitting out Game 5 with a sore lower back, is good to go for Sunday's series decider. He'll remain in a reserve role for Game 7, with Daniss Jenkins making his third consecutive start alongside Cade Cunningham. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (adductor) questionable for Game 7
Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:57 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After logging three minutes in Game 5, Huerter picked up a DNP-CD for Detroit's Game 6 victory on Friday due to aggravating his strained adductor. If available for Sunday's series decider, Red Velvet is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact the outcome. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (heel) questionable for Game 7
Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (heel) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: While a left heel contusion has LeVert back on the Pistons' injury report, he has not missed a game since Game 7 of the Orlando series. Look for his role to remain unchanged, with the veteran wing most recently playing 29 minutes off the bench in Detroit's Game 6 victory on Friday. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson (back) questionable for Game 7
Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:51 AM
NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson (back) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After sitting out Game 5 with a sore lower back, Robinson played 20 minutes off the bench in Game 6. That should remain the case for Sunday's series decider, with Daniss Jenkins sticking in the starting lineup. |
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Paul Reed Paul Reed scores playoff career-high 17 points
Fri, May 15, 2026, 3:48 PM
Paul Reed notched 17 points (7-of-9 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one three-pointer in Friday's Game 6 win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis: An afterthought for most of the first three games of this series, Reed has emerged as a key contributor due to Jalen Duren's struggles. However, both played well in Game 6, which is why the Pistons will host Game 7 on Sunday. Reed, a double-digit scorer in four straight games, finished with a career-high point total and was a steal shy of a complete stat line. Isaiah Stewart played just four minutes on Friday, and his playing time is likely to be limited on Sunday as well. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren drops 15 points, 11 rebounds in Game 6
Fri, May 15, 2026, 3:47 PM
Jalen Duren amassed 15 points (7-of-10 FGs, 1-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds, one steal and three blocks in Friday's Game 6 win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Benched for most of the fourth quarter and the entirety of overtime of Game 5, Duren hit his low point in these playoffs. Give him credit for bouncing back in Game 6, picking a great time to record his first double-double since Game 2. Duren was also impactful as a rebounder and defender, with the three blocks matching his total from the first five games. For the Pistons to win Game 7 and advance to the conference finals, they'll need a similar performance from Duren on Sunday. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham scores 21 in Game 6 victory
Fri, May 15, 2026, 3:47 PM
Cade Cunningham finished Friday's Game 6 win over the Cavaliers with 21 points (7-of-19 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, eight assists and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Cunningham did not deliver the cleanest performance on Friday, committing seven turnovers, but his play was good enough to help the Pistons force a decisive Game 7 on Sunday. The Pistons' star didn't have the best night shooting-wise, either, but that was unsurprising based on how Cunningham has played throughout the series. In the first five games, he shot 41.7 percent from the field and was slightly worse in Game 6. But the Pistons' âothersâ stepped up, and now Cunningham and company will host a Game 7 for the second time this postseason. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (adductor) upgraded to available
Fri, May 15, 2026, 12:27 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is available for Friday's Game 6 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Huerter returned to action in Wednesday's Game 5 after a seven-game absence, but he logged just three minutes in the overtime defeat. According to ESPN's Jamal Collier, Huerter during Game 5. He's received a pain-killing injection and will give it a go on Friday. With Duncan Robinson (back) also available, Huerter is unlikely to get much playing time on Friday, if his name is called at all. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (heel) upgraded to available Friday
Fri, May 15, 2026, 12:24 PM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (heel) is available for Friday's Game 6 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Once again, LeVert is available after being listed as questionable on the Pistons' initial injury report. He'll take on his usual reserve role and should surpass 20 minutes due to Detroit's need for production from its bench. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson (back) available for Game 6
Fri, May 15, 2026, 12:21 PM
NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson (back) is available for Friday's Game 6 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After sitting out Game 5, Robinson is good to go for Friday's potential series decider. However, his return will not push Daniss Jenkins to the bench. Robinson will be tasked with providing added spacing off the bench. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (adductor) questionable for Game 6
Thu, May 14, 2026, 11:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Friday's Game 6 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After a seven-game absence due to a strained left adductor, Huerter returned to action in Wednesday's Game 5. However, he logged just three minutes in the overtime defeat, even with Duncan Robinson (back) unavailable. It's unlikely that Huerter's role will change much in Game 6, especially if Robinson returns. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (heel) questionable for Game 6 Friday
Thu, May 14, 2026, 11:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (heel) is questionable for Friday's Game 6 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: LeVert has played through a right heel contusion, most recently logging 24 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's Game 5 defeat. He'll take on a similar workload in Game 6, with the importance of his role depending on Duncan Robinson's availability. Robinson sat out Game 5 with a sore lower back. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson (back) questionable for Game 6
Thu, May 14, 2026, 11:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson (back) is questionable for Friday's Game 6 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Robinson's sore lower back kept him out of Wednesday's overtime defeat, with the Pistons now facing elimination on Friday. Daniss Jenkins was productive as the replacement in the starting lineup, but his promotion left the Pistons with one less scoring option off the bench. He'll head back to the bench if Robinson plays. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren benched down the stretch of Game 5
Wed, May 13, 2026, 5:33 PM
Jalen Duren had nine points (3-of-5 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in Wednesday's loss to the Cavaliers in Game 5.
Analysis: Duren played 25 minutes, but was -16. The 22-year-old center sat on the bench for most of the fourth quarter and overtime in favor of Paul Reed. Reed had 10 points, eight rebounds and two blocks in 17 minutes. The Pistons have stuck with Duren for the entire playoffs up to this point. With Detroit on the brink of elimination, it's entirely possible Reed draws the start in Game 6 in Cleveland on Friday. |
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