FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
DETROIT PISTONS 9-12 · 11TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
9-12 · 11TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Detroit Pistons Highlights ' Saddiq Bey scores 21 points vs. Boston Celtics
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Pistons can't dig out of another big hole, lose 102-93 against Celtics Pistons' offense struggles in 102-93 loss against the Celtics on Friday at Little Caesars Arena.
Tatum scores 24, leads Celtics to 102-93 win over Pistons
Jayson Tatum scored 24 points in 28 minutes, and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to four games with a 102-93 victory over the Detroit PistonsFEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics: Best photos from LCA Pistons battled Celtics at Little Caesars Arena, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley headline Team Barry as NBA Rising Stars rosters announced This year’s event will be a three-game mini-tournament that includes 12 rookies, 12 sophomores and four players from NBA G-League Ignite.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rodney McGruder - Coming off bench McGruder will come off the bench Friday against the Celtics, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Impact McGruder got the start in Cade Cunningham's (hip) most recent absence, but it will be Hamidou Diallo that gets the nod this time around. Since the start of January, McGruder is averaging 7.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 19.4 minutes.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hamidou Diallo - Starting Friday Diallo will start Friday's matchup against the Celtics, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Impact With Cade Cunningham (hip) still out, Diallo will get the nod over Rodney McGruder, who started the Pistons' previous game with Cunningham sidelined. Across Diallo's past five starts, he's averaged 8.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 21.0 minutes.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Livers - Still sidelined Livers (foot) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Impact The rookie second-round pick has been out for more than five weeks while he continues to recover from the right foot surgery he initially underwent early in 2021 while still in college. Livers will likely head to the G League's Motor City Cruise once he's considered healthy enough to resume playing.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jamorko Pickett - Won't play Friday Pickett (toe) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Impact Pickett hasn't been available for any of the Pistons' last three games due to a sprained right toe, and he'll remain sidelined for the second half of the back-to-back set. The undrafted rookie hasn't been included in head coach Dwane Casey's rotation this season even when healthy.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Jackson - Won't play Friday Jackson (back) is unavailable for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Impact Jackson will be sidelined for the fourth consecutive contest as he continues to battle back spasms. Frank Jackson should continue to see more run for Detroit in his absence.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cade Cunningham - Out Friday Cunningham (hip) is unavailable for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Impact Cunningham was sidelined for Thursday's matchup with Minnesota due to soreness in his right hip, and he'll miss his second straight contest Friday. Rodney McGruder could receive another start in his place for Detroit.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Boston plays Detroit on 3-game win streak
Boston seeks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Celtics take on DetroitFEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Edwards: Every team needs a player like Frank Jackson Jackson is making his case to be part of the Pistons' future, bench or not.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Edwards: Every team needs a Frank Jackson Jackson is making his case to be part of the Pistons' future, bench or not.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Frank Jackson - Drains five threes off bench Jackson scored a team-high 25 points (8-14 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-5 FT) while adding three rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 128-117 loss to the Tim...
Impact The 23-year-old popped for at least 25 points for the third time this season while sinking at least five three-pointers for the fourth time. Jackson has scored in double digits in five straight games since rejoining the lineup following a stint in the COVID-19 protocols, and he continues to establish himself as a solid option on the second unit for the Pistons.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Stewart - Double-double against Minnesota Stewart scored 10 points (5-9 FG) while adding 13 rebounds and an assist in 32 minutes during Thursday's 128-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact It's his third straight game with double-digit boards and his sixth double-double of the season, although Stewart's production Thursday was overshadowed by Karl-Anthony Towns. Aside from rebounds, Stewart's overall numbers haven't progressed much from his rookie season, and his court time could begin to shrink once Kelly Olynyk has his legs back under him.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Saddiq Bey - Teases triple-double in loss Bey scored 21 points (8-21 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 2-4 FT) while adding 13 rebounds, eight assists and a steal in 33 minutes during Thursday's 128-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact The second-year forward posted his first double-double since Jan. 1, and nearly put together his first career triple-double. Bey's production has taken a step forward this season despite his shooting struggles, and so far the return of Jerami Grant to the lineup hasn't cut into his numbers.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jerami Grant - Pops for 20 in Thursday's loss Grant scored 20 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT) while adding five rebounds, two blocks and an assist in 32 minutes during Thursday's 128-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact He was one of three Pistons to score at least 20 points on the night, but it wasn't enough to get Detroit into the win column. Grant has quickly returned to his usual form after missing all of January and most of December due to thumb surgery and a stint on the COVID-19 list, but it remains to be seen if he'll still be a Piston after next week's trade deadline.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Pistons Highlights ' Saddiq Bey scores 21 points vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Timberwolves shake off defensive inconsistencies to beat Pistons, 128-117 DETROIT – On Thursday, the Timberwolves entered a stretch of four games in which they can go undefeated. Two games apiece with the rebuildin...
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Detroit Pistons Highlights ' Jerami Grant records 20 points vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Detroit Pistons Highlights ' Frank Jackson records 25 points vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Cade Cunningham - Uncertain status for Friday Cunningham's status for Friday's contest against the Celtics is up in the air as he is dealing with a hip injury, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Cunningham suffered a hip pointer during Tuesday's game against the Pelicans. It's uncertain how long the rookie will be out, but it isn't expected serious. If he's unable to play Friday, Frank Jackson and Hamidou Diallo could see increased minutes against the Celtics.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Edwards, Towns lead Timberwolves past Pistons, 128-117
Anthony Edwards scored 25 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 128-117 on Thursday nightFEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Detroit Pistons vs. Minnesota Timberwolves : Best photos from Little Caesars Arena The Detroit Pistons take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 3, 2022.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • FREEP.COM
