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Next GameNext Game	12/16/2024 7:00 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	MIA Miami Heat
Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	11th Eastern Conference
WinsWins	10
LossesLosses	15
PPGPoints Per Game	110.1
PPG AllowedPoints Per Game Allowed	113
RPGRebounds Per Game	45.3
APGAssists Per Game	25.4
Head CoachHead Coach	J.B. Bickerstaff

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Ron Holland

DET Small Forward

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Ron Holland provided a boost off the bench with 26 points (11-of-14 FGs), three rebounds and two triples in a 123-99 loss to Boston on Thursday.

Holland took advantage of garbage time in this game. He scored 20 of his career-high 26 points in the fourth quarter, with 17 of those coming in the final six minutes of the game. That isn’t trying to discredit what he did, since Boston doesn’t have a weak lineup. The rookie shattered his previous career-high of 14 points, and it was great to see him get something going on offense after he scored a total of 21 points over their last five games. Holland isn’t worth rostering in redraft formats, but dynasty managers have to be excited about this performance.
Cade Cunningham

DET Point Guard #2

Cade Cunningham posted a solid line on Thursday with 18 points (9-of-22 FGs), eight rebounds, eight assists and one block against Boston.

When these two teams faced off last week, Cunningham had a spectacular performance and fell one rebound shy of a triple-double. This time around, he still approached triple-double territory, but he wasn’t able to contribute the same numbers. Prior to this game, Cunningham had scored at least 20 points in seven straight games and had double-doubles in six of those. They’ll have a few days off before Miami comes to town on Monday, and Cade has scored at least 20 points in their other two matchups this season. He’ll continue to be the only reliable fantasy option on the team moving forward.
Isaiah Stewart

DET Center #28

Isaiah Stewart got the start on Thursday and finished with two points (1-of-2 FGs), five rebounds and one block against the Celtics.

With Jalen Duren sidelined for this game, Stewart got the starting nod, but he was a bit underwhelming. Beef Stew turned in strong numbers in his two other starts this year and has had some decent stretches off the bench. His recent games have been poor, but this was a great opportunity for him to take advantage of extra minutes. If Duren misses time in the future, Stewart will be in line for more starts. Managers shouldn’t avoid streaming him in his next start just because of this poor performance, but it was certainly frustrating.
Isaiah Stewart

DET Center #28

The Pistons will start Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Tim Hardaway Jr., Tobias Harris and Isaiah Stewart against the Celtics on Thursday.

As expected, Beef Stew will get the starting nod with Jalen Duren sidelined for this game. Stewart should be a high priority streaming option as a starter in this game. Paul Reed won’t play a large role, but he should fill out the backup center minutes in this game.
Jalen Duren

DET Center #0

Jalen Duren (right wrist sprain) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Celtics.

With Duren sidelined for this game, Isaiah Stewart should get the starting nod at center. In his two other starts this year, Beef Stew has averaged 13 points, nine rebounds, one steal and one block and should be a coveted streaming option on a day with just three games.
Jalen Duren

DET Center #0

Jalen Duren (right wrist sprain) is listed as questionable for Thursday’s Pistons-Celtics matchup.

Duren’s status is up in the air after recorded 12 points and three rebounds against the Knicks in his last game. The Pistons big man has struggled on the boards as of late and could be replaced by Isaiah Stewart if he’s not healthy enough to play on Thursday.
Ausar Thompson

DET Small Forward #9

Ausar Thompson (left adductor soreness) isn’t on the injury report ahead of Thursday’s game against the Celtics.

Thompson missed the last two games, giving rookie Ron Holland II a chance to return to the Pistons’ rotation. Neither have much fantasy value at the moment, though.
Jaden Ivey

DET Shooting Guard #23

Jaden Ivey accumulated 16 points (6-of-16 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 28 minutes in Saturday’s win over New York.

Ivey’s had better nights shooting the basketball, but the shot from the field isn’t why his fantasy value has decreased recently. Ranked outside the top 200 in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks, Ivey’s shot 69.2% from the foul line and averaged 3.6 turnovers per game. Remove those categories, and he’s been an 11th-round player.
Malik Beasley

DET Shooting Guard #5

Malik Beasley shot 7-of-13 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Saturday’s win over New York, amassing 23 points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and seven 3-pointers in 25 minutes.

While Beasley has been at his best this season when allowed to start in place of an injured player, he had a big Saturday night off the bench. The seven 3-pointers were one shy of his season-high, and the Pistons shooter is 13-of-21 from deep over his last two outings. Rostered in 28% of Yahoo leagues, Beasley has provided top 100 per-game value in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks.
Cade Cunningham

DET Point Guard #2

Cade Cunningham finished Saturday’s 120-111 win over the Knicks with 29 points (9-of-17 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), 10 rebounds, 15 assists, one steal, and five 3-pointers in 35 minutes.

Three days after dishing out a career-high 14 assists in a loss to the Celtics, Cunningham established a new personal record against the Knicks. Twenty-nine points and 10 rebounds accompanied the 15 assists in a masterful performance by the Pistons point guard. Ranked just outside the top 50 in 9-cat formats, Cunningham is a top-20 player in turnover-punt builds. The Pistons don’t play again until Thursday, when they visit the Celtics.

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