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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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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris has 13 points in Game 5 loss
Wed, May 13, 2026, 5:22 PM
Tobias Harris had 13 points (6-of-19 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Wednesday's loss to the Cavaliers in Game 5.
Analysis: Harris had scored at least 20 points in eight consecutive playoff games and the Pistons were 5-3 in those games. His streak came to an end with 16 points in Monday's loss in Game 4 and points were even tougher to come by for Harris in Game 5. The 33-year-old power forward had just 13 points on 19 attempts from the field. Harris' off-game came at the wrong time for the Pistons as Duncan Robinson (back) was out, which only heightened the need for more scoring. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham has 39/7/9 line in Game 5 loss
Wed, May 13, 2026, 5:16 PM
Cade Cunningham had 39 points (13-of-27 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, nine assists, two steals and six three-pointers in Wednesday's Game 5 loss against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: The Pistons led by nine with three minutes left in regulation, but blew that lead and lost by four in overtime. Cunningham dropped 39 points in Game 5, but it wasn't enough as the Pistons fell behind 3-2 in the series. After a Donovan Mitchell three-pointer gave the Cavaliers a five-point lead in overtime, Cunningham committed one of his six turnovers. Max Strus picked his pocket in the backcourt and found Mitchell streaking in for a layup to put the Cavs up by seven, effectively putting the game on ice. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (adductor) available for Game 5
Wed, May 13, 2026, 1:41 PM
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is available for Game 5 against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Huerter hasn't played since Game 4 of the Pistons' first-round series against the Magic, but he could be returning at the perfect time. With Duncan Robinson (back) out, the Pistons might need Huerter's shooting off the bench in a crucial Game 5 at home. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (heel) available for Game 5 Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 1:35 PM
Caris LeVert (heel) is available for Game 5 against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Analysis: With Duncan Robinson (back) ruled out for Game 5, LeVert should take on a bigger against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. LeVert is dealing with a heel injury, but was ultimately ruled in. The 31-year-old shooting guard had 24 points in the Pistons' Game 4 loss on Monday. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson (back) out for Game 5 Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 1:31 PM
Duncan Robinson (back) is out for Game 5 against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Analysis: A massive blow for the Pistons. Robinson was initially listed as questionable with lower back soreness, but after participating in shootaround Wednesday, his absence for Game 5 comes as somewhat of a surprise. Without Robinson, Caris LeVert will take on added importance and potentially even move into the starting lineup after scoring 24 points in Game 4 on Monday. |
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Kevin Huerter Huerter (adductor) questionable for Game 5
Tue, May 12, 2026, 11:10 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: A strained left adductor sidelined Huerter for Detroit's last seven games, leaving the team with one less option to provide spacing on the offensive end of the floor. Given the Pistons' struggles in Games 3 and 4, they can certainly use Red Velvet's shooting if he plays. |
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Caris LeVert LeVert (heel) questionable for Game 5 Wednesday
Tue, May 12, 2026, 11:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (heel) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: LeVert was also questionable ahead of Monday's Game 4, a contest in which he scored 24 points off the bench. The heel issue did not keep him from playing 31 minutes the last time out, and he's likely to take on a similar role in Wednesday's pivotal Game 5. LeVert will have added importance to the Pistons if Duncan Robinson (back) can't play. a |
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Duncan Robinson Robinson (back) questionable for Game 5 Wednesday
Tue, May 12, 2026, 11:04 AM
NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson (back) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Robinson, who attempted just two shots in Monday's Game 4 defeat, is dealing with lower back soreness. Given the Pistons' spacing issues with him in the lineup, they can't afford to play Game 5 without one of their best shooters. If Robinson is limited or can't play, Caris LeVert's role takes on added importance. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert drops 24 points off bench in loss
Mon, May 11, 2026, 5:43 PM
Caris LeVert finished Monday's loss to the Cavaliers with 24 points (10-of-16 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers.
Analysis: LeVert was part of a Pistons reserve unit that performed well on Monday. In his 31 minutes off the bench, the veteran guard shot the ball efficiently and led all Detroit players in scoring. LeVert had yet to have a big scoring night during the playoffs before Game 4, having totaled just 27 points across nine games. The Pistons would likely benefit from him having a similar impact in Game 5 on Wednesday. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris records 16/8/5 line Monday in loss
Mon, May 11, 2026, 5:37 PM
Tobias Harris totaled 16 points (6-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Harris scored in double figures on Monday, but did so on inefficient shooting. The veteran forward did most of his scoring damage in the first half, which played a part in Detroit's success through the first two quarters. He scored just two points in the second half, while the Cavaliers' offense woke up and overpowered Detroit. Harris will have a chance to bounce back in Game 5, which the Pistons need to win to avoid falling behind in the series. |
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