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Malik Beasley Malik Beasley hits three triples, scores 17 points
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 10:26 AM
Malik Beasley accounted for 17 points (5-of-12 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), one rebound, one assist, two steals, and three 3-pointers in 29 minutes in Monday's win over Houston.
Analysis: Beasley has reached double figures in two straight and six of his last seven outings. While he's still capable of the occasional âdud,â the Pistons guard has provided additional scoring value since Jaden Ivey suffered a fractured fibula. The issue for fantasy managers is that the overall value has been limited since Beasley hasn't offered much beyond points and 3-pointers. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren records 16/14/3/4/2 line vs. Rockets
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 10:26 AM
Jalen Duren amassed 16 points (8-of-8 FGs), 14 rebounds, three assists, four steals, and two blocked shots in 30 minutes in Monday's 107-96 win over Houston.
Analysis: Closing in on top 100 value for the season, Duren has been a much-improved player recently. Over the past two weeks, the Pistons center has provided 3rd-round value in 9-cat formats. While the rebounding was never in question, Duren's increased productivity as a defender has benefitted his team and fantasy managers. Monday's steals tally (four) is a career-high for the third-year center, who also blocked two shots. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham scores game-high 32 points vs. HOU
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 10:25 AM
Cade Cunningham played 36 minutes in Monday's 107-96 win over Houston, scoring 32 points (12-of-22 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs) with nine rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block, and three 3-pointers.
Analysis: Cunningham was dominant in Houston, surpassing the 30-point mark for the ninth time this season. The Pistons point guard has played at an All-Star level, which is why Detroit has been one of the NBA's most improved teams. Fantasy managers have also benefitted from Cunningham's resurgence, as he has provided top-20 per-game value in 9-cat formats. The only negative is that Week 13 is a three-game week for Detroit, which visits Atlanta on Wednesday. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren tallies 15 points, 10 rebounds in loss
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 12:56 PM
Jalen Duren accounted for 15 points (5-of-9 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, and two assists in 25 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: With Saturday's effort, Duren has recorded a double-double in consecutive games for the fourth time this season. The Pistons' starting center got off to a slow start, but he's been an improved player over the past month. During this stretch, he's provided 6th-round per-game value in 9-cat formats, five rounds better than Duren's season-long value. The Pistons play three games during Week 13, beginning with the Rockets on Monday. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris scores team-high 21 points vs. Suns
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 12:56 PM
Tobias Harris tallied 21 points (9-of-15 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one block, and two 3-pointers in 37 minutes in Saturday's loss to Phoenix.
Analysis: Harris got off to a good start on Saturday, scoring 15 points in the first half. But the offensive production waned after the halftime break, as the veteran forward did not crack 20 points until 4:05 remaining in the fourth quarter. Saturday's defeat was Harris' second 20-point game of 2025, as he scored 24 in a January 3 win over Charlotte. Over the past two weeks, Tobias has provided 6th-round value in 9-cat formats. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham records 20 points, 11 assists
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 12:55 PM
Cade Cunningham amassed 20 points (7-of-26 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, one block, and one 3-pointer in 35 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: Cunningham recorded his 18th double-double of the season on Saturday, but the Suns (specifically, Ryan Dunn) made him work hard for it. The 26.9% mark from the field was Cade's lowest in a game this season, making fewer than 30% of his attempts for the second time (6-of-21 vs. Toronto, November 15). Over his last two games, Cunningham has shot 14-of-47 from the field. Given his play for the season, fantasy managers should not be too concerned moving forward. Cunningham and the Pistons play three games during Week 13. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren posts 17/17 double-double in loss
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 5:35 PM
Jalen Duren recorded a double-double on Thursday with 17 points (8-of-8 FGs), 17 rebounds and two blocks against Indiana.
Analysis: Duren's numbers have been down this season, and relative to his ADP, he has been one of the more disappointing players in fantasy basketball this year. However, he reminded us of just how good he can be on the glass during this game. This was the second-most rebounds that he has had in a game this season, and he was able to remain perfect as a shooter for the second straight game. He is 12-of-12 from the floor and 3-of-3 from the free throw line over their last two games and will look to keep that going against the Suns on Saturday to wrap up the week. |
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Tim Hardaway Tim Hardaway Jr. pours in 27 points in loss
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 4:42 PM
Tim Hardaway Jr. led Detroit with 25 points (6-of-14 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), four rebounds and four 3-pointers in a 111-100 loss to the Pacers on Thursday.
Analysis: THJ got off to a hot start to this game and scored the Pistons' first 10 points of the game. This was his third game with at least 25 points this season, with all of them coming in his last five appearances. Typically, most of his points have come from beyond the arc this season, but he was able to get it done at the free throw line in this one and set a new season-high for free throws made. THJ has been on fire lately and will look to have another big night against the Suns on Saturday to close out the week. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham records 20/4/9 with 7 turnovers
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 4:09 PM
Cade Cunningham finished with 20 points (7-of-21 FGs), four rebounds, nine assists, one block, one 3-pointer and seven turnovers against Indiana on Thursday.
Analysis: Cunningham had been on a tear entering this game, but this simply wasn't a great night for him. He still came close to recording another double-double, but his lack of efficiency really hurt them in the loss. It says a lot about him as a player that a 20/4/9 line is a subpar night for him. He has enjoyed a breakout season that has Detroit on pace to make the postseason for the first time in Cade's career. He'll look to get back on track with the Suns coming to town on Saturday to close out the week. |
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Malik Beasley Malik Beasley has 22 points, 6 threes in win
Mon, Jan 13, 2025, 4:15 PM
Malik Beasley had 22 points (7-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and six 3-pointers against the Knicks on Monday.
Analysis: Beasley continues to come off the bench with Tim Hardaway Jr. in the starting lineup. The 28-year-old shooting guard only played 18 minutes on Monday, which makes him difficult to trust in fantasy. Still, Beasley was efficient as he dropped 22 points on 13 shots in the time he had on the court. Beasley poured in six threes as he will be counted on for offense with Jaden Ivey (leg) out. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham has 36 points, 4 threes in win
Mon, Jan 13, 2025, 4:12 PM
Cade Cunningham had 36 points (14-of-27 FGs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal and four 3-pointers in the Pistons' 124-119 victory over the Knicks on Monday.
Analysis: Coming off a triple-double on Saturday, Cunningham dropped 36 points in 32 minutes and led the Pistons to a road victory over the Knicks. The 23-year-old point guard had 29 of his 36 points in the second half despite picking up his fourth foul in the second quarter. Cunningham continues to carry the Pistons and fantasy teams over the last month. |
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Malik Beasley Malik Beasley has 18 points, 4 threes in win
Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 3:52 PM
Malik Beasley had 18 points (6-of-10 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and four 3-pointers against the Raptors on Saturday.
Analysis: Beasley came off the bench with Tim Hardaway Jr. returning to the starting lineup Saturday. While coming off the bench cuts into his fantasy ceiling, the 28-year-old shooting guard still ended up playing 27 minutes and taking 10 shots. He ended up with 18 points and four 3-pointers. The Pistons need his scoring with Jaden Ivey (leg) out, which makes Beasley still worth rostering in deeper formats. |
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Tim Hardaway Tim Hardaway Jr. drops 27 points, seven 3-pointers
Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 3:44 PM
Tim Hardaway Jr. had 27 points (9-of-13 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, two steals and seven 3-pointers against the Raptors on Saturday.
Analysis: Hardaway Jr. sat out Thursday's game against the Warriors and was initially listed as questionable Saturday with a back injury. The 32-year-old shooting guard started and put on a show against the Raptors. Hardaway Jr. poured in 27 points including seven 3-pointers. It's not every night that THJ will shoot like this, but with Jaden Ivey (leg) out there's plenty of opportunities available with the Pistons. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham has 17-assist triple-double in win
Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 3:39 PM
Cade Cunningham had 22 points (8-of-17 FGs), 10 rebounds, 17 assists, one steal, two blocks and two 3-pointers in the Pistons' 123-114 victory over the Raptors on Saturday.
Analysis: Cunningham's breakout season continues with yet another triple-double. Only LeBron James and Nikola Jokic have more triple-doubles this season than the 23-year-old Pistons point guard. Even with Jaden Ivey going down with a broken leg, the Pistons are 9-2 over their last 11 games with Cunningham leading the way. In the last three weeks, he's been a top-25 fantasy players, which is the kind of production fantasy managers can begin to expect from Cade. |
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Tim Hardaway Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) available Saturday vs. TOR
Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 12:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tim Hardaway Jr. (back spasms) is available for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Hardaway is back after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Warriors. His return means Malik Beasley will come off the bench, cutting into his fantasy value. However, Beasley is worth holding onto in deep leagues because Detroit needs his scoring. |
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Tim Hardaway Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) questionable vs. Raptors
Fri, Jan 10, 2025, 11:38 AM
Tim Hardaway Jr. (low back tightness) is questionable for Saturday's Pistons-Raptors game.
Analysis: Hardaway has a chance to return from a one-game layoff on Saturday. Malik Beasley filled in for him as a starter against the Warriors and will likely do so again if he's ruled out against Toronto. |
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Ausar Thompson Ausar Thompson (illness) plays 17 MIN in return
Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 3:52 PM
Ausar Thompson finished Thursday's loss to the Warriors with nine points (3-of-4 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block, and one 3-pointer in 17 minutes.
Analysis: Thompson returned to the Pistons lineup after missing two games due to illness, and his production was limited on Thursday. Ron Holland II and Simone Fontecchio figured more prominently in the Pistons' rotation, with Thompson's fitness likely being a factor. Hopefully, he'll be able to do more on Saturday when the Pistons face the Raptors. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren records 12 rebounds, five âstocks'
Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 3:52 PM
Jalen Duren amassed eight points (3-of-6 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 12 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and three blocks in 31 minutes in Thursday's loss to Golden State.
Analysis: While he didn't score much on Thursday, Duren provided the stats many fantasy managers have been looking for in other categories. He's reached double figures in rebounds in four of his last six outings, and the five defensive contributions were the most in a game for Duren this season. Isaiah Stewart (4/5/1/0/1 in 17 minutes) will continue to have a place within the rotation due to his physicality. Still, as was the case on Thursday, his minutes will be limited when Duren does what he needs to as a rebounder and defender. |
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Malik Beasley Malik Beasley sinks four 3-pointers, scores 21
Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 3:51 PM
Malik Beasley accounted for 21 points (8-of-21 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, and four 3-pointers in 36 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: Beasley has made at least four 3-pointers in three of his last four games. While fantasy managers may take a beating in the field goal percentage category (that wasn't the case in Wednesday's win over Brooklyn), the Pistons guard has done is job as a points and 3-pointers option on most nights. His place in the lineup moving forward will depend on the availability of Tim Hardaway Jr., who was a late scratch on Thursday due to lower back tightness. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham scores game-high 32 points in loss
Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 3:50 PM
Cade Cunningham recorded a stat line of 32 points (12-of-21 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, eight assists, three steals, one blocked shot, and three 3-pointers in 40 minutes in Thursday's 107-104 loss to Golden State.
Analysis: One night removed from a somewhat pedestrian performance in an easy win over the Nets, Cunningham was excellent against the Warriors. While the turnover count (four) may have been a bit high, the Pistons point guard notched his sixth 30-point game of the season and recorded a complete stat line. Over the past three weeks, Cunningham has provided top-25 per-game value in 8-cat formats (top-40 in 9-cat). Detroit hosts Toronto on Saturday in its final game of Week 11. |
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