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Marcus Sasser Marcus Sasser tallies 18 points, 10 assists Sunday
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 10:29 AM
Marcus Sasser played 43 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Bucks, finishing with 18 points (7-of-19 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, 10 assists, two steals and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Sasser was one of two new starters, stepping in for Cade Cunningham in a game that had no bearing on the Pistons' playoff seeding. While he did not shoot the ball as well as he's capable of, going 1-of-6 from three, the second-year point guard recorded a season-high assist tally. With Cunningham and Dennis Schroder in the mix, Sasser is unlikely to play rotation minutes in the Pistons' first-round series against the Knicks. And the former's presence as Detroit's franchise cornerstone is why Sasser is unlikely to be a consistent factor in fantasy basketball next season. |
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Malik Beasley Malik Beasley hits seven three-pointers vs. MIL
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 10:18 AM
Malik Beasley finished Sunday's overtime loss to the Bucks with 23 points (8-of-14 FGs), one rebound, two assists, one steal and seven three-pointers in 19 minutes.
Analysis: It doesn't take much for Beasley to get rolling, and his hot shooting during the second and third quarters dragged the Pistons back into a game that was on its way to being a laugher. He shot 7-of-9 from three in those periods, appearing in fine form ahead of the Pistons' first playoff appearance since 2019. Beasley's name won't be on the marquee for the first-round series against the Knicks, but he's capable of being a factor. New York ranks 25th in the NBA in three-point percentage defense, which may be an area that Detroit can exploit. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (knee) listed out vs. Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 6:47 AM
Pistons PR
Cade Cunningham (knee) is listed as out against the Bucks on Sunday.
Analysis: Cunningham, who was listed as probable until 30 minutes before this game started, was downgraded to questionable and then ruled out shortly after. The East standings are already set, so Cunningham wouldn't have played much if he was available. Marcus Sasser will start in his place for the regular season finale. |
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Marcus Sasser DET starting Sasser, Holland, THJ, Harris, Duren
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 6:43 AM
NBA Lineups
Marcus Sasser, Ron Holland II, Tim Hardaway Jr., Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren will start Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson are out for Sunday's regular-season finale, and they've been replaced in the lineup by Sasser and Holland. Both youngsters are worth the risk in active deep leagues, as regulars Hardaway, Harris and Duren are unlikely to play starters' minutes. Also, Paul Reed is worth a dice roll since Isaiah Stewart is unavailable. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (knee) now questionable Sunday
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 6:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (knee) is now questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Sunday's game has no impact on Detroit's playoff seeding, so Cunningham's listing as probable on the initial injury report was surprising. He's been downgraded to questionable; even if Cade plays, fantasy managers in active leagues should not expect to see him play starters' minutes. Expect to see a lot of Marcus Sasser in Milwaukee. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (knee) out Sunday vs. Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 12:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Sunday's game will be Stewart's second straight missed with a sore knee. With the Pistons locked into the sixth seed in the East, ensuring Beef Stew is healthy for the playoffs is the priority. Paul Reed will play rotation minutes off the bench and may take on a heavy workload in the regular season finale. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (knee) probable Sunday vs. MIL
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 12:38 PM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Cunningham is probable for Sunday's game, but fantasy managers in active leagues should not expect too much from him. Friday's loss to Milwaukee locked the Pistons into the sixth seed in the East, and they'll face the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs. Ensuring Cunningham is healthy for next weekend is far more critical than him playing starters' minutes on Sunday. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren has double-double in loss to Bucks
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 3:42 PM
Jalen Duren had 11 points (5-of-9 FGs), 16 rebounds, five assists and one block against the Bucks on Friday.
Analysis: Duren put up another double-double, his sixth in his last seven games. The 21-year-old center is closing out the regular season on a high note as he's provided seventh-round fantasy value over the last two months of the season. Fantasy managers will certainly take that after a slow start to the season. Duren isn't a name fantasy managers should forget heading into drafts next season. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham has 36/6/12 line in loss to Bucks
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 3:40 PM
Cade Cunningham had 36 points (15-of-21 FGs), six rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and two three-pointers against the Bucks on Friday.
Analysis: Cunningham had one of his most efficient scoring games of the year as he dropped 36 points on 21 shots against the Bucks Friday. The 23-year-old point guard did it all for the Pistons once again, dishing out 12 assists on his way to a double-double. Cade has put up 36 points in back-to-back games. Despite missing time with a calf issue in previous weeks, he seems to be feeling good with the Pistons one game away from a playoff series. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham, Malik Beasley available Friday
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 12:43 PM
Keith Langlois
Cade Cunningham (knee) and Malik Beasley (illness) are available for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: No surprise here as Cunningham was listed as probable with a knee injury. The 23-year-old will start the second game of a back-to-back for the Pistons, which is a good sign for his health heading into the playoffs. Beasley popped up on the injury report as questionable with an illness, but is active and will likely play a significant role off the bench against his former team. |
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Malik Beasley Malik Beasley (illness) questionable Friday
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 10:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Beasley (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Beasley is a late addition to the Pistons' injury report, which is concerning for fantasy managers in active leagues who rely on his three-point production. If he's unable to play, Simone Fontecchio may log more than the six minutes he played in Thursday's win over the Knicks. Fontecchio would not be worth streaming in active leagues, especially with all 30 teams on the slate. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (knee) probable Friday vs. Bucks
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 9:06 AM
Cade Cunningham (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Cunningham has been impressive since he returned from the calf injury he suffered last month. It appears like he's healthy enough to play through his discomfort on Friday, so fantasy managers should expect star-level production. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (knee) out vs. Bucks Friday
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 6:46 AM
Isaiah Stweart (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Stewart is set to miss his third game of the month after serving a two-game suspension earlier in April. Paul Reed will get a chance to provide some support off the bench behind Jalen Duren. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren records 16/13/2/1/1 line vs. New York
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 3:43 PM
Jalen Duren shot 8-of-8 from the field in Thursday's win over the Knicks, tallying 16 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 26 minutes.
Analysis: Duren finished with his fifth double-double in six games. He's ending the regular season in fine form, providing seventh-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past month. The tandem of Duren and Isaiah Stewart (one rebound, one assist and one block) was too much for the shorthanded Knicks, even though the latter did not score a point. If these two teams meet in the first round of the playoffs, Detroit's physicality could be an issue for New York. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris hits three triples, scores 17 points
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 3:43 PM
Tobias Harris logged 28 minutes in Thursday's win over the Knicks, finishing with 17 points (5-of-9 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Harris looked pretty good in his first action since a heel injury sidelined him for three games. He shot the ball well, including a 3-of-5 night from beyond the arc, and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Harris hasn't been the most prolific fantasy option, but his production has been consistent. Detroit plays Milwaukee twice to end its regular season, and they could see the Knicks again in the first round. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham torches Knicks, scores 36 points
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 3:42 PM
Cade Cunningham shot 16-of-24 from the field and 2-of-4 from the foul line in Thursday's win over the Knicks, scoring 36 points with two rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Despite some early foul trouble, Cunningham was outstanding as the Pistons kept alive their hopes of passing Milwaukee for the five-seed in the East. He shot 66.7 percent from the field as the Knicks had no defensive answer for the Pistons' point guard. Detroit plays Milwaukee twice to end the regular season, so we'll see just how vital playoff seeding is to JB Bickerstaff's team. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (knee) available Thursday vs. NYK
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 12:52 PM
Detroit Pistons
Isaiah Stewart (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Initially questionable for Thursday's game, Stewart has been upgraded to available. As Jalen Duren's backup, he'll provide rebounding and defense and can be rostered in active deep leagues. |
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Cade Cunningham DET starting Cade, THJ, Ausar, Harris, Duren
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 12:42 PM
NBA Lineups
Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway Jr., Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren will start Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Cunningham and Harris were probable for Thursday's game, so the status upgrades mean the Pistons can go with their usual starting five. Dennis Schroder will come off the bench, which limits his fantasy value. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (knee) questionable Thursday
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 10:49 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Stewart has an inflamed right knee, hence his inclusion on the Pistons' initial injury report. If he's unable to play against the Knicks, Paul Reed will move into the rotation as Jalen Duren's backup. For those competing in active leagues, Reed has limited streaming value. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris probable Thursday
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 10:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (knee) and Tobias Harris (heel) is probable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Cunningham and Harris are on track to play Thursday night, with the latter having missed the last three games with a heel injury. The game is the first of two in as many nights for Detroit, which will face the Bucks on Friday. If Harris returns and Cunningham is cleared to play on Thursday, Dennis Schroder will head to the bench. |
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