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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren scores team-high 21 points vs. MIL
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:22 PM
Jalen Duren accumulated 21 points (8-of-9 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists and one block in Wednesday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: With the Pistons grabbing control of Wednesday's game during the second and third quarters, Duren only needed to play 28 minutes against the Bucks. The All-Star center finished one rebound shy of a triple-double, and he's scored at least 20 points in 33 games this season. By comparison, Duren had four such games last season. At a minimum, he's on the shortlist of the most improved players in the NBA this season. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (calf) logs 11 minutes vs. Bucks
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:22 PM
Isaiah Stewart (calf) finished Wednesday's win over the Bucks with eight points (3-of-3 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) and one rebound.
Analysis: Back in the Pistons' rotation after a 13-game absence with a strained calf, Stewart played 11 minutes off the bench on Wednesday. He didn't miss a shot against the Bucks, and while the rebounding production was underwhelming, Beef Stew's mere presence on the court makes a difference for the Pistons. Paul Reed played 10 minutes, finishing with 10 points, three rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot. Wednesday's game was one the Pistons won comfortably, which likely impacted Stewart's minutes. But the focus is on ensuring he's sharp for the playoffs, which begin on April 18. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (lung) plays 26 minutes in return
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:22 PM
Cade Cunningham (lung) accounted for 13 points (6-of-11 FGs), five rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Cunningham recorded a double-double in his first game back from a lung pneumothorax that sidelined him for 11 games. More important was the playing time, as he logged 26 minutes without incident. The Pistons have games on Friday and Sunday to end their regular season, so Cunningham will have opportunities to sharpen his skills against competition. However, with the Pistons locked into the top seed in the East, Daniss Jenkins will still play solid minutes in those remaining games. Jenkins finished Wednesday's victory with nine points, five rebounds, six assists and one three-pointer in 21 minutes. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (illness) downgraded to out vs. MIL
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 12:40 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Huerter will miss Wednesday's game due to illness after playing 32 minutes on Monday. Duncan Robinson is back after missing Monday's loss to the Magic, so he'll absorb the minutes that went to Huerter. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (lung) available, will start
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 12:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (lung) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: After an 11-game absence, Cunningham is good to go for Wednesday's game. His minutes are likely to be managed, as the Pistons are locked into the top seed in the East. These final three games will be about Cunningham shaking off the rust ahead of the playoffs. Daniss Jenkins will head to the bench, but he will remain in the rotation. The Pistons will have their regular starting lineup, with Ausar Thompson, Duncan Robinson, Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren completing the quintet. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (calf) available Wednesday vs. MIL
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 12:36 PM
Hunter Patterson
Isaiah Stewart (calf) is available to play on Wednesday against the Bucks.
Analysis: After missing 13 games, Stewart's return comes with three games left before the NBA playoffs. For the Eastern Conference's first-seeded Pistons, the short runway to the postseason gives Stewart a few games to return to form as a defensive presence in the interior. He's averaging 10.0 points and 5.1 rebounds as well, while starting 13 of his 55 games this year. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (lung) expected to play Wednesday
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 8:58 AM
Vincent Goodwill
ESPN's Vincent Goodwill reports that Cade Cunningham (lung) is expected to play in Wednesday's matchup with the Bucks.
Analysis: Cunningham will return after a lengthy absence, but his minutes may be managed. Detroit has a winning record with its star point guard sidelined, and Detroit has the No. 1 seed locked up. The Pistons have the luxury of easing Cunningham back into action, so if you're playing fantasy hoops, you should hang onto Daniss Jenkins. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (knee) removed from injury report
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (knee) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: LeVert will return on Wednesday after sitting out Monday's loss to the Magic. Chaz Lanier, who struggled in 16 minutes of action the last time out, is likely to fall out of the rotation entirely. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (calf) questionable vs. Milwaukee
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Stewart is closing in on a return to action after having last played on March 13. It would be optimal for him and the Pistons to get in some game action before the playoffs. Paul Reed may lose out on some playing time, but it's highly unlikely that Beef Stew would take on a full workload immediately. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson (hip) removed from injury report
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson (hip) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Robinson did not play in Monday's loss to the Magic, with Kevin Huerter logging 32 minutes as his replacement in the starting lineup. Huerter will head to the bench, but his playing time may not take a severe hit with the Pistons locked into the top seed in the East. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris (knee) absent from injury report
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tobias Harris (knee) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Harris is back after sitting out Monday's loss to the Magic. Paul Reed moved into the starting lineup, playing 19 minutes. With Harris available, Reed will head back to the bench. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (lung) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:18 AM
Cade Cunningham (lung) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Cunningham continues to progress after suffering a collapsed lung in a March game against the Wizards. The 24-year-old point guard was listed as doubtful before being ruled out Monday against the Magic, so his questionable status for Wednesday's game against the Bucks represents progress. Daniss Jenkins will start again if Cunningham is ultimately ruled out. |
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Javonte Green Javonte Green posts 17/7/2/3/2 line off bench
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:24 PM
Javonte Green provided a boost off the bench with 17 points (6-of-13 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, three steals, two blocks and three three-pointers against the Magic on Monday.
Analysis: Green didn't get the starting nod with Tobias Harris (knee) sidelined, but he started the second half of this game in place of Paul Reed. He played 27 minutes to Reed's 18 and was far more productive. Detroit has already locked up the top seed in the East, so Harris could get more rest days this week, which may lead to more minutes for Green. He has been a solid rotation piece for them, but he hasn't had many games as productive as this one. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter turns in 17/3/5/4 line as starter
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:20 PM
Kevin Huerter started on Monday and contributed 17 points (7-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, five assists, four steals and three three-pointers against the Magic.
Analysis: With Duncan Robinson (hip) sidelined for this game, Huerter got the starting nod in his place. This was his third start since being traded to Detroit, and he has been excellent in all of them. Robinson will be the starter when this team is healthy, but Huerter is proving that he can be a valuable option off the bench, or as a starter, for the Pistons during the playoffs. He was traded from Chicago ahead of the trade deadline, and now he'll be an important piece of a contending team. |
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Paul Reed DET starting Jenkins, Huerter, Ausar, Reed, Duren
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 12:41 PM
Pistons PR
Daniss Jenkins, Kevin Huerter, Ausar Thompson, Paul Reed and Jalen Duren will start against the Magic on Monday.
Analysis: Detroit will roll out a two-big starting unit for this game, with Reed starting in place of Tobias Harris (knee). Huerter also joins the starting unit with Duncan Robinson (hip) out for this game. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (knee) ruled out Monday vs. Orlando
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (knee) will not play on Monday against the Magic.
Analysis: LeVert's absence will leave the Pistons without a proven scorer off the bench. JaVonte Green, Ron Holland, and Kevin Huerter could all see increased opportunities to produce from a fantasy standpoint with LeVert sidelined. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (calf) ruled out vs. Orlando
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:43 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart (calf) has been ruled out against the Magic on Monday.
Analysis: Stewart was initially ruled out for this game but was upgraded to doubtful Monday afternoon. He has now been ruled out again. Paul Reed will continue to fill out the backup center minutes, though Stewart appears to be getting closer to a return. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris (knee) ruled out vs. Orlando
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tobias Harris (knee) has been ruled out against the Magic on Monday.
Analysis: Harris was downgraded to doubtful earlier in the day, so his absence isn't a surprise. Javonte Green will likely fill the void in the starting unit. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (lung) ruled out vs. Orlando
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (lung) has ben ruled out against the Magic on Monday.
Analysis: As expected, Cunningham won't suit up against Orlando, but the initial doubtful tag is an indication that he could be getting closer to a return. With the playoffs start in less than two weeks, that is a good sign, even if he doesn't play again during this regular season. Daniss Jenkins will continue to start until Cunningham is back. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson (hip) ruled out vs. Orlando
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:32 AM
NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson (hip) has been ruled out against the Magic on Monday.
Analysis: Robinson was downgraded to doubtful earlier in the day, so his absence isn't a surprise. He'll likely be replaced in the starting lineup by Kevin Huerter. |
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