DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
DETROIT PISTONS 8-11 · 8TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
8-11 · 8TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
'I am sick': Cade Cunningham, Pistons on the brink of more history as losing skid continues DETROIT — The look on Cade Cunningham's face said it all.
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DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NBA.COM
Jalen Duren - Considered doubtful for Saturday Duren (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Impact Duren hasn't played since Dec. 6, and the Pistons announced Dec. 10 that he'd be re-evaluated in two weeks. He resumed light on-court work this week and appears to be nearing a return, but Duren will likely remain out for at least one more game. Following Saturday's matchup in Brooklyn, Detroit will travel home for a rematch against the Nets on Tuesday. Duren can be considered questionable for that contest until the official injury report drops Monday.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Killian Hayes - Expected to return Saturday Hayes (illness) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Nets.
Impact Hayes has missed Detroit's last two games with a non-COVID illness but is expected to return to action Saturday. Hayes will likely replace Jaden Ivey in the starting five if he's upgraded to available.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pistons facing NBA infamy, try to avoid record-tying 26th straight loss Saturday in Brooklyn
The Detroit Pistons are on the verge of NBA infamyDECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Is Jalen Brunson too small for the Knicks to win big? Plus, these Pistons could be the worst NBA team ever Zach Harper catches you up on leaguewide news.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Detroit Pistons move within one loss of tying NBA single-season record Utah won despite playing without four of its top seven scorers — Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, Keyonte George and Talen Horton-Tucker —...
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
Pistons Fans Chant 'Sell the Team' After 25th Straight Loss Puts Them Close to History Detroit basketball has seen better days.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Pistons drop 25th straight to move within loss of tying NBA single-season record
Kelly Olynyk scored 25 points and the short-handed Utah Jazz beat Detroit 119-111 on Thursday night for the Pistons’ 25th straight loss — on...DECEMBER 22, 2023
Pistons come close, stumble in 119-111 loss to Jazz; one shy of single-season losing streak record DETROIT — The opportunity was there, several times. And for a sliver of time in the game's opening moments, it appeared as if the momentum w...
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Marvin Bagley III - Ties season high in scoring in loss Bagley racked up 22 points (10-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and five rebounds over 31 minutes during Thursday's 119-111 loss to Utah.
Impact Bagley finished as one of three Pistons with 20 or more points while connecting on a team-high-tying mark from the field along with a handful of rebounds in a losing effort. Bagley tied a season-high scoring mark, a total he also tallied Nov. 14 against Atlanta. Bagley has recorded at least 10 points and five rebounds in two of his last three contests.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jaden Ivey - Displays two-way play in defeat Ivey ended Thursday's 119-111 loss to the Jazz with 24 points (9-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and three steals over 35 minutes.
Impact Ivey finished second on the team in scoring and assists while leading the team in steals and adding a pair of blocks in a balanced, two-way showcase against Utah. Ivey tied a season high in assists, a mark he also recorded Nov. 27 against Washington. He has surpassed the 20-point mark in three outings this season.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cade Cunningham - Leads offense in all-around game Cunningham closed Thursday's 119-111 loss to the Jazz with 28 points (10-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals in 39 minutes.
Impact Cunningham led all players in Thursday's contest in scoring while handing out 10 assists and ending three rebounds shy of the double-digit mark in a double-double performance. Cunningham has dished out 10 or more assists in six games this season, recording a double-double in each of those outings. He has posted at least 25 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in two appearances.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ausar Thompson - Not starting Thursday Thompson isn't starting Thursday against the Jazz, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Thompson started the last five matchups and averaged 9.4 points and 6.2 rebounds in 25.6 minutes per game. However, he'll retreat to the bench Thursday with Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) back in action.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Killian Hayes - Won't play Thursday Hayes (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Hayes missed Monday's game against the Hawks and was initially considered probable for Thursday's matchup. However, he was downgraded to questionable in the hours leading up to tipoff and will be unable to suit up against Utah. Coach Monty Williams said Wednesday that Hayes isn't yet feeling 100 percent healthy, but his next chance to play will be Saturday against Brooklyn.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Stewart - Good to go against Utah Stewart (shoulder) is available for Thursday's game versus the Jazz.
Impact Stewart has been upgraded from probable to available Thursday after missing the previous two games with a left shoulder sprain. Stewart will likely replace Marvin Bagley in the starting five against Utah.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Killian Hayes - Downgraded to questionable Hayes (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Hayes was listed as probable on the Pistons' initial injury report for Thursday's matchup, but he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of tipoff. Coach Monty Williams said Wednesday that Hayes isn't yet feeling 100 percent healthy, so the Pistons may elect to hold him out for a second consecutive game as a precautionary measure.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pistons Players Team Up to Pay Off Local Families' Debts as Holiday Surprise Marvin Bagley III and Alec Burks made the holiday season extra special for some Detroit families.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
The Detroit Pistons are set to join the pantheon of sports losers The Pistons already have one of the longest single-season losing slumps in American sports history. How does it compare with others?
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Isaiah Stewart - Listed as probable Stewart (shoulder) is probable for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Stewart has missed back-to-back contests but was a full participant during Wednesday's practice and should return to game action Thursday. He's started all 25 of his appearances this season, averaging 10.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 30.4 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Killian Hayes - Expected to play Thursday Hayes (illness) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Jazz.
Impact Hayes reportedly isn't feeling 100 percent healthy as he battles an illness but is still expected to suit up against Utah. If Hayes is upgraded to available, he may reclaim his starting spot from Jaden Ivey.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Duren - Nearing ramp-up process Coach Monty Williams said Wednesday that Duren (ankle) has resumed light court work and will begin a ramp-up process soon, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Impact Williams said Monday that Duren hasn't yet resumed practicing, but the center appears to have progressed over the past few days. He'll presumably be sidelined for at least a few more games while he works on regaining his conditioning, but a return in late December or early January seems possible.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Stewart - Practices Wednesday Coach Monty Williams said Stewart practiced Wednesday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Impact Stewart has missed back-to-back games and is considered day-to-day, but he's trending in the right direction after practicing Wednesday. His status for Thursday's contest against the Jazz should be released Wednesday afternoon.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Killian Hayes - Not yet back to 100 percent Coach Monty Williams said Wednesday that Hayes (illness) isn't yet back to feeling 100 percent healthy, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Hayes was unavailable for Monday's game against Atlanta due to his illness, and he's still feeling under the weather a few days later. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
