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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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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham scores 19 points in Game 4 loss
Mon, May 11, 2026, 5:30 PM
Cade Cunningham produced 19 points (7-of-16 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Cunningham logged his least impressive stat line of the series on Monday. In his 39 minutes, he tallied five or more assists for the third consecutive game and was held under 20 points for the first time this postseason. Cunningham's six assists were unspectacular, more than insignificant. However, he didn't have his usual impact in Monday's loss. Detroit will be counting on its All-Star guard to lead the way in Game 5. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (adductor) out Game 4 vs. Cleveland
Mon, May 11, 2026, 1:46 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is unavailable to play against the Cavaliers on Monday.
Analysis: Huerter will miss his seventh straight game, leaving the Pistons without a key reserve scorer and shooter. Caris LeVert is healthy for Game 4 and should see more minutes off the bench as a result of Huerter's absence. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (heel) available Monday vs. Cavs
Mon, May 11, 2026, 1:40 PM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (heel) is available to play against the Cavaliers on Monday.
Analysis: LeVert's upgraded status will provide the Pistons with more scoring off the bench. Despite inefficient shooting and a lack of any big scoring outputs during this postseason, the veteran wing has proven throughout his career to be able to string together points in bunches. If nothing else, he'll serve as a threat off the bench in however many minutes he totals on Monday. |
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Kevin Huerter Huerter (adductor) questionable for Game 4 Monday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 11:22 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Monday's Game 4 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Huerter has not appeared since Game 4 of Detroit's first-round series against Orlando. Getting him back would provide the Pistons with additional depth and perimeter shooting on the wing, especially if Caris LeVert (heel) cannot play. Like Huerter, LeVert is listed as questionable for Game 4. |
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Caris LeVert LeVert (heel) questionable for Game 4 Monday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 11:19 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (heel) is questionable for Monday's Game 4 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: LeVert, who played 17 minutes in Game 3, is dealing with a right heel contusion. If he's unable to play on Monday, the Pistons may look to Ron Holland to provide additional depth on the wing. Also, Kevin Huerter could pick up those minutes if he's able to return from his adductor injury. |
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Duncan Robinson Robinson records four assists, five steals
Sat, May 9, 2026, 12:05 PM
Duncan Robinson produced 15 points (5-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, five steals, one block and four three-pointers in Saturday's Game 3 loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Robinson has provided the Pistons with consistent perimeter shooting in their second-round series, having knocked down 14 of his 24 three-point attempts through three games. In Game 3, he provided welcome bonuses in the form of four assists and five steals, with the latter number being a playoff career-high. While Robinson may not be a priority for the Cavaliers defensively, they certainly understand the need to account for his presence in the Pistons' lineup. Detroit will look to extend its series lead with a win in Game 4 on Monday. |
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Tobias Harris Harris finishes Game 3 defeat with 21 points
Sat, May 9, 2026, 12:04 PM
Tobias Harris tallied 21 points (7-of-14 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), five rebounds and two three-pointers in Saturday's Game 3 loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Harris continues to provide reliable scoring, having now scored 20 points or more in each of his last eight games. The Pistons' forward shot the ball well in Game 3, making 50 percent of his attempts from the field overall. However, Harris recorded no assists or defensive stats after being responsible for two steals and two blocks in Detroit's Game 2 victory. With Jalen Duren (11/4/1/2) and Ausar Thompson (nine points, seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks) continuing to underwhelm, this places more pressure on Harris to perform. |
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Cade Cunningham Cunningham posts 27/10/10/1 stat line in Game 3
Sat, May 9, 2026, 12:04 PM
Cade Cunningham finished Saturday's Game 3 loss to the Cavaliers with 27 points (10-of-27 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Cunningham finished Game 3 with the second triple-double of his postseason career. However, similar to the first, which was recorded in Game 4 of last year's first-round series against the Knicks, turnovers were a problem. Cunningham racked up eight turnovers on Saturday, including two on consecutive possessions late in the fourth quarter. Detroit still had chances to win Game 3, a testament to the positives Cunningham brought to the table. However, they need to find a way to take some of the pressure off their playmaker, as inconsistent production from anyone other than Tobias Harris doesn't do Cunningham any favors. Game 4 is on Monday night, with Detroit holding a 2-1 series lead. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (adductor) out for Game 3 Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:31 AM
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is out for Saturday's Game 3 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Huerter suffered an adductor injury during Game 4 of the Pistons' first round series against the Magic and hasn't played since. He was initially listed as doubtful before being ruled out Saturday, so his absence isn't a surprise. Daniss Jenkins and Caris LeVert will continue to have added importance off the bench with Huerter sidelined. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (adductor) doubtful for Game 3
Fri, May 8, 2026, 11:02 AM
NBA Injuy Report
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is doubtful for Saturday's Game 3 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Huerter has not appeared in a game since Game 4 of the Pistons' first-round series against the Magic, and that appears unlikely to change on Saturday. His continued absence means more minutes for Daniss Jenkins and Caris LeVert, with the former being especially impactful during Detroit's Game 2 victory on Thursday. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson splashes five threes in Game 2
Thu, May 7, 2026, 4:09 PM
Duncan Robinson totaled 17 points (6-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, three steals and five three-pointers in the win over the Cavaliers on Thursday.
Analysis: Like several Pistons, Robinson built his offensive production little by little on Thursday. He made at least one three-pointer in every quarter and never tallied more than six points in any period. Yet, the veteran sharpshooter finished as Detroit's third leading scorer on the evening and totaled as many three-pointers in Game 2 as he did in Game 1. Robinson has found his rhythm early on in the series and will hope to bring it to Cleveland, where the series will flip for Game 3. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris logs 21 points Thursday vs. Cavs
Thu, May 7, 2026, 4:03 PM
Tobias Harris finished Thursday's win over the Cavaliers with 21 points (9-of-16 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, two steals, two blocks and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Harris was steady throughout Thursday's contest. He picked his spots and never dominated, but found solid production in each of the four quarters, ultimately leading to his seventh straight 20-point game of the postseason. In Game 2, his scoring production came from a combination of strong three-point shooting and effective scoring inside the arc in Game 2. He rounded out his strong performance by tallying seven boards and four stocks on the defensive end. The veteran has remained a valuable piece for the Pistons throughout the playoffs. He'll have a chance to produce again in Game 3. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham notches 25/10 double-double in win
Thu, May 7, 2026, 3:56 PM
Cade Cunningham tallied 25 points (7-of-14 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), four rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, two blocks and three three-pointers in the win over the Cavaliers on Thursday.
Analysis: Cunningham closed the show with a stellar 12-point fourth quarter in Thursday's contest to help the Pistons take a 2-0 series lead, with his late three-pointer to put Detroit up by nine points with 2:12 left serving as the dagger. He'd ultimately finish with more points and assists than in Game 1, while his three stocks in 42 minutes were also noteworthy. Cunningham has been fantastic throughout the postseason and will have a chance to remain productive in Game 3. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (adductor) out again vs. Cavaliers
Thu, May 7, 2026, 12:24 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter (adductor) has been ruled out of Thursday's contest against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Thursday's absence marks the fifth straight for Huerter, who last played in Game 4 of the first-round series against the Magic. The Pistons have won each of the four games that Hurter has missed, with Thursday's contest giving them a chance to earn a fifth straight while taking a 2-0 lead. Expect Daniss Jenkins and Javonte Green to remain important contributors off the bench in Huerter's absence. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (adductor) doubtful for Game 2
Wed, May 6, 2026, 10:36 AM
Hunter Patterson
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is doubtful for Game 2 against the Cavaliers on Thursday.
Analysis: Huerter missed Game 1, which was his fourth consecutive absence in the playoffs. Still dealing with a left adductor strain and listed as doubtful for Game 2, Huerter is unlikely to make his return on Thursday. Without Huerter, Duncan Robinson, Javonte Green and Daniss Jenkins take on additional importance because of their outside shooting. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson drains five triples in Game 1 win
Tue, May 5, 2026, 4:00 PM
Duncan Robinson amassed 19 points (7-of-12 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), two assists, two steals and five three-pointers in the win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Robinson's production mostly came in the second half of Tuesday's win. His three triples after halftime were huge in helping the Pistons keep the Cavaliers at enough of a distance after having built a lead. He came up with a couple of steals but didn't contribute much in other areas, as expected for the three-point specialist. Robinson has now made multiple threes in all but one of Detroit's eight playoff games thus far. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren posts 11/12 double-double in Game 1
Tue, May 5, 2026, 3:53 PM
Jalen Duren totaled 11 points (4-of-11 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in Tuesday's win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Shooting inefficiency left Duren unable to deliver the scoring impact that helped make him an All-Star this regular season. However, he crashed the offensive glass extremely well, using seven on that end of the floor to total double-digit boards altogether. The fourth-year center also showed off his rim protection and even made contributions on the offensive end as a passer. Once Duren finds his rhythm as a scorer, he'll be back to putting forth some strong final stat lines. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham has 23 points, seven dimes Tuesday
Tue, May 5, 2026, 3:47 PM
Cade Cunningham finished Tuesday's win over the Cavaliers with 23 points (6-of-19 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Despite not shooting the basketball well, Cunningham was plenty effective in Game 1. He was a plus-12 in his 42 minutes of game action, which concluded as one of Detroit's best. He, unsurprisingly, was the Pistons' leader in assists and was one of only two players to make multiple three-point shots on the evening. Cunngham's numbers on Tuesday pale in comparison to some of the final lines he notched in the opening round against the Magic, bu he'll have a chance to get back on track in Game 2. |
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