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Harris

Harris was one of several Pistons players to struggle on the offensive end on Sunday. He was particularly inefficient from beyond the arc and had to often rely on getting to the free-throw line to produce. Still, he was productive enough to score above his regular-season average and was the only other player, not named Cade Cunningham, to reach double figures in points. As one of the team’s veterans, Harris could be relied on for more offensive output in Wednesday’s Game 2.

The Pistons had already clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, but earned their 60th win in the road victory. While Harris and the Pistons have their eyes set on the postseason, the power forward is turning 34 this offseason and set to hit free agency.

Harris is back after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Magic. Paul Reed moved into the starting lineup, playing 19 minutes. With Harris available, Reed will head back to the bench.

Harris was downgraded to doubtful earlier in the day, so his absence isn’t a surprise. Javonte Green will likely fill the void in the starting unit.

Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Harris appears to be on track not to play. With the Pistons locking up the top seed in the East on Saturday, ensuring their key contributors are healthy heading into the playoffs will be a priority. Javonte Green is the likely replacement in the starting five if Harris sits.

Harris is back on the injury report due to the left knee contusion he suffered during Thursday’s win over the Timberwolves. With the Pistons locking up the top seed in the East, the team may look to rest some of its key players in the final week of the regular season. If Harris sits, Javonte Green is the likely replacement in the starting lineup.

After exiting Thursday’s win over the Timberwolves with a knee contusion, Harris played 27 minutes without issue on Saturday. The 19 points were the most he’s scored in a game since March 25, when he put up 22 in a loss to the Hawks. The win over the 76ers secured for the Pistons the top seed in the East, which could lead to key players getting a little more rest during Week 24.

Duren and Harris are good to go for Saturday’s game after initially being questionable. They’ll take their usual places within the Pistons’ starting lineup. For Duren, the Pistons have run more offense through him in the aftermath of Cade Cunningham’s lung injury, slightly raising his ceiling in assists.

Harris suffered a left knee contusion during the first quarter of Thursday’s win over the Timberwolves and did not return. If he’s unable to play, Javonte Green and Ron Holland are potential replacements in the starting lineup. Green started the third quarter of Thursday’s game, likely an indication of who would be head coach JB Bickerstaff’s pick.

Harris played just six minutes before exiting Thursday’s game. Due to a left knee contusion suffered while converting a layup over Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, the veteran forward is done for the night. More minutes will be available to Javonte Green and Ron Holland.