Kevin

Huerter

Huerter has been fantastic off the bench for Detroit lately, and he filled up the box score once again in this one. Over his last four games, he has averaged 16.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.3 steals, 2.3 blocks and 1.8 triples per game while shooting 54.2 percent from the floor. His role may continue to expand, as Duncan Robinson exited early with a thigh injury. If he ends up missing any time, Huerter would start in his place, just like he did in the second half of this game.

Joe’s absence has freed up additional minutes for fellow reserves Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green. That should remain the case on Saturday.

Thursday’s game will be the seventh that Joe has missed since injuring his hip during an October 25 win over the 76ers. Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green should continue to play additional minutes with Joe sidelined.

Izzy Joe will miss a seventh straight contest, and Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green should continue to see additional run in his absence.

Huerter provided a significant spark off Detroit’s bench, helping the Pistons claw back from a nearly 30-point deficit with 10 points in the third quarter. His most impressive moment of the period, however, came as a facilitator rather than a scorer, as he threaded a nifty no-look, over-the-shoulder pass to teammate Daniss Jenkins for a corner three. He also posted an unexpected five blocks as well. His sublime all-around effort helped make up for an off-night for franchise building block Cade Cunningham, who was held scoreless in the first half and finished with just 14 points. The Pistons have a three-game week on tap that features a pair of matchups against the lowly Wizards before a road tilt against the Heat.

Injured during an October 25 win over the 76ers, Joe has missed Detroit’s last five games. Sunday will push the unfortunate streak to six, with Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green among those who will continue to provide wing depth.

Joe will be out for at least one more game, which means Kevin Huerter and Ron Holland II should see increased run.

Since taking a hard fall during an October 25 win over the Pistons, Joe has missed the last three games with a hip contusion. If he remains out, Kevin Huerter and Ronald Holland II may once again be asked to fill out the wing rotation.

Joe has missed Detroit’s last two games but could return to take on Brooklyn. Kevin Huerter and Ronald Holland II will continue to fill out the backup wing minutes, though both played less than 20 minutes on Wednesday.

Joe will miss a second straight game after landing hard on his hip on Sunday. Kevin Huerter and Ronald Holland II should continue to take on a couple extra minutes off the bench with Joe sidelined once again.