MARCH 20 • THEATHLETIC.COM
DETROIT PISTONS 7-11 · 9TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
7-11 · 9TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Why the Pistons' young core may have a big issue on its hands Detroit's young core players are all intriguing in their own way, but will they ever work together?
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers hope to end shooting slump vs. Pistons Tyrese Haliburton has posted strong offensive numbers against the Detroit Pistons this season.Perhaps that will get him out of a shooting sl...
MARCH 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Taj Gibson - Questionable for Wednesday Gibson is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers due to right hamstring soreness.
Impact Gibson has made just one appearance for Detroit since signing with the team on March 6. However, the absence of Isaiah Stewart (hamstring) could open up minutes for the veteran Gibson if he's able to suit up.
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Quentin Grimes - Another absence coming Grimes (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.
Impact Grimes' absence streak will extend to four games Wednesday due to a right knee contusion. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Boston.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Stewart - Remains out Wednesday Stewart (hamstring) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.
Impact Stewart will miss Wednesday's contest due to a right hamstring strain he suffered against Boston. With Taj Gibson (hamstring) and Simone Fontecchio (toe) questionable, Detroit could be left very thin in frontcourt depth versus Indiana.
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Ausar Thompson - Absence to continue Wednesday Thompson (illness) will be inactive Wednesday against Indiana.
Impact Thompson's next opportunity to take the court comes Friday versus Boston, but the unknown specifics of his ailment put his status in question. The rookie's affliction is being categorized as a medical condition as opposed to simply an illness, and it was referred to as asthma on previous injury reports, making a return tough to estimate.
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Cade Cunningham - Set to play Wednesday Cunningham (knee) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.
Impact Cunningham will return to action Wednesday after missing Detroit's previous contest with a right knee injury. Cunningham will likely reclaim his starting spot from Marcus Sasser.
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Simone Fontecchio - Questionable against Indiana Fontecchio (toe) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.
Impact Fontecchio is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday due to a left big toe contusion. If Fontecchio is ruled out yet again, Stanley Umude will likely continue to start.
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Troy Brown Jr. - Quiet night in blowout loss Brown amassed two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds across eight minutes during Monday's 119-94 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Since the Pistons traded for Brown on Feb. 7, the 24-year-old has appeared in eight games, averaging 3.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 11.6 minutes. Cade Cunningham (rest/knee), Simone Fontecchio (toe) and Ausar Thompson (illness) were sidelined Monday and Isaiah Stewart (hamstring) left early, but Brown still didn't see double-digit minutes.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Tosan Evbuomwan - Supplies 11 points Evbuomwan had 11 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 18 minutes during Monday's 119-94 loss to Boston.
Impact Evbuomwan capitalized on his shot attempts Monday, marking a continuation of the solid 36.6 percent three-point clip he has posted across 34 G League appearances this season. That being said, Ausar Thompson (illness), Simone Fontecchio (toe), Quentin Grimes (knee) and Cade Cunningham (knee) were all inactive Monday, so Evbuomwan's workload can be perceived as underwhelming in the context of so much vacated usage.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Indiana takes on Detroit, aims for 4th straight road win
Indiana heads into a matchup with Detroit after winning three games in a row on the roadMARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Malachi Flynn - Scores 11 in shorthanded backcourt Flynn posted 11 points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 18 minutes during Monday's 119-94 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Flynn set a new personal high for his Detroit tenure with 18 minutes of action Monday, although the 25-year-old has been an inconsistent part of the rotation of late, picking up five healthy scratches across Detroit's last eight games. Flynn could once again be subtracted from the rotation if Cade Cunningham (knee) is able to return Wednesday versus Indiana.
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James Wiseman - Flashes versatility Monday Wiseman ended with 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 119-94 loss to Boston.
Impact Wiseman's offensive output wasn't overly impressive, but Monday marked his fourth game of the season with at least three assists, while also representing his fifth game with at least three steals plus blocks. The 22-year-old has plenty of time and tools to continue developing as a player, but hitting the aforementioned thresholds isn't a high bar, which is a factor in his limited fantasy appeal.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Jaden Ivey - Shoulders offense in loss Ivey ended with 21 points (10-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists and one block across 29 minutes during Monday's 119-94 loss to Boston.
Impact Ivey was the only Piston to exceed 12 points Monday, and he did so effectively despite continuing to struggle from beyond the arc. Overall, Ivey's dribble jumper has been a respectable component of his offense this season, yielding a 35.9 percent clip that ranks in the 48th percentile among all players.
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Stanley Umude - Matches team-high 34 minutes Umude registered 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Monday's 119-94 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Umude's offensive volume was low in comparison to his minute share, but the 24-year-old is becoming a regularized member of Detroit rotation down the stretch. He has operated primarily as a spot-up threat across his NBA and G League tenures thus far, making it tough to foresee fantasy value down the stretch given the off-ball nature of his usage and Umude's infrequent defensive playmaking.
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Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...
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Celtics defeat Pistons behind Brown's 31 points and White's triple-double. Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat th...
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MARCH 19 • YOUTUBE
Celtics roll over Pistons for 9th straight home win Jaylen Brown tossed in a game-high 31 points and the Boston Celtics extended their home winning streak to nine games by beating the Detroit...
MARCH 19 • KANSASCITY.COM
Brown scores 31 points, White gets 1st career triple-double in Celtics' 119-94 win over Detroit
Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94MARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PISTONS at CELTICS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 18, 2024
MARCH 19 • YOUTUBE
NBA's Evan Fournier Fined $25K For Punting Ball Following Miami Heat's Game-Winner NBA guard Evan Fournier went full 'Ray Guy' when the Detroit Pistons lost to the Miami Heat on a buzzer-beater Sunday afternoon.
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Isaiah Stewart - Won't return Monday Stewart has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game due to right hamstring soreness, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Stewart's absence adds to an extensive list injured pistons on Monday night, including Ausar Thompson (illness) and Simone Fontecchio (toe) in the wing rotation. Stewart's status will need to be monitored moving forward, as soft tissue injuries can linger and Detroit only has 14 games remaining on the schedule.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Pistons guard Evan Fournier has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for kicking the ball into the stands
Detroit Pistons guard Evan Fournier has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for kicking the ball into the standsMARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marcus Sasser - Running with starters Sasser is starting Monday night's game against the Celtics, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Impact Sasser is in line for his first start of the season, and he'll get the nod at point guard with Cade Cunningham (knee) ruled out Monday evening. He's averaging 8.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists over 20.4 minutes in his last five appearances as a reserve.
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