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Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Pistons try to eclipse .500 mark, keep Nets reelingAbout a year ago, the Detroit Pistons were in a stretch in which they dropped 34 of 35 games en route to a 68-loss season.Now, the Pistons a...
Donovan Clingan - Questionable for WednesdayClingan (rest) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
ImpactWednesday is the front end of Portland's back-to-back set, so the team could opt to hold the rookie first-rounder out of action against New Orleans. The Blazers would figure to lean on Deandre Ayton from the first unit if Clingan gets the night off Wednesday, and Robert Williams would be in line to take on the backup center role in this case.
20 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE
Matisse Thybulle - Remains out for WednesdayThybulle (ankle) remains out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
ImpactThybulle is still not ready to make his 2024-25 regular-season debut for the Blazers due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to do so arrives Thursday against Dallas, but it's unclear how far along Thybulle is in his recovery, so he can be tentatively considered doubtful for that one.
21 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE
Deni Avdija - Questionable for WednesdayAvdija is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans due to a right wrist sprain.
ImpactAvdija is in danger of missing his first contest of the season Wednesday due to a right wrist injury. If the 23-year-old forward is ruled out, Kris Murray will likely receive increased playing time.
21 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE
Jerami Grant - Remains out for WednesdayGrant (face) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
ImpactGrant will miss his fifth consecutive outing while he recovers from a facial contusion. With the veteran forward sidelined, Kris Murray should continue to see a significant bump in playing time.
21 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE
Ausar Thompson - Out again WednesdayThompson (illness) will not play in Wednesday's matchup against Brooklyn.
ImpactThis will be Thompson's second consecutive absence due to illness. Prior to sustaining his illness, Thompson averaged 8.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.9 steals and 0.1 blocks across 19.7 minutes in his last 10 games. While he recovers, expect Ron Holland and Wendell Moore to see extended playing time until he returns.
22 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE
Marcus Sasser - Five assists in 15 minutesSasser ended with four points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 15 minutes during Monday's 118-115 victory over the Trail Blazer...
ImpactSasser has played 15 or more minutes for the Pistons in four of the last five games, helping shoulder the load in the backcourt with Jaden Ivey on the mend. The 24-year-old is averaging 5.5 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting a career-high 47.8 percent from the floor and 33.9 percent from beyond the arc.
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