ImpactSmith is slated to miss a seventh straight game. In Smith's absence, Isaiah Jackson has operated as Myles Turner's primary backup. Smith's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Washington.
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Jalen Smith - Will remain out WednesdaySmith (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Marvin Bagley III - Won't play WednesdayBagley (back) will not play Wednesday against Philadelphia.
ImpactBattling a sprain in his lower right back, Bagley is now set to miss three of Detroit's last four games. Bagley aggravated the injury in his return to action Friday, and being ruled out more than 24 hours in advance of Wednesday's game isn't an encouraging sign His next opportunity to take the court is a rematch against Philadelphia on Friday. Isaiah Stewart and James Wiseman will fill his void in the meantime.
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Isaiah Livers - Chips in eight pointsLivers registered eight points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals in 17 minutes during Monday's 131-123 loss to Indiana.
ImpactLivers confidently stepped into his two made threes, but he remains a fringe component of the Pistons' offense. The 25-year-old is attempting 70.5 percent of his shots from beyond the arc, profiling mostly as a floor spacer for Detroit.
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Killian Hayes - Scarcely incorporated MondayHayes finished Monday's 131-123 loss to Indiana with six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), one rebound, seven assists and one steal over 23 minutes.
ImpactHayes entered Monday's contest averaging 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists since re-joining the starting lineup in his last four games. He co-led Detroit with seven assists but never asserted himself offensively against a bottom-five Pacers' defense. On the court for his defensive energy and connective ball movement, Hayes is best viewed as a streaming candidate even when possessing a starting role.
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Jaden Ivey - Brings juice offensivelyIvey notched 18 points (7-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 131-123 loss to the Pacers.
ImpactIvey looked comfortable utilizing his speed in a high-octane matchup against the Pacers, who operate at the fastest pace in the league. Ivey has flourished statistically in transition this season, connecting on 62.7 percent of his shots while ranking in the 92nd percentile for transition frequency. Although his three-point shooting has stagnated recently, Ivey's efficiency attacking the rim has climbed from 38.4 percent as a rookie to 50.3 percent thus far in year two.
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Cade Cunningham - Good stats in winCunningham ended Monday's 131-123 loss to the Pacers with 23 points (11-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 38 minutes.
ImpactCunningham fell directly in line with his production of late, as he's averaged 23.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 7.4 assists across his past eight games. His performance is quality production for fantasy managers, but Cunningham was a non-factor defensively and was stifled when Indiana brought double-teams and forced him to make secondary decisions with the ball. Cunningham trails only Giannis Antetokounmpo and Devin Booker in usage rate, so his personal production should remain strong, but it's noteworthy that it hasn't translated to winning in the context of Detroit's 20-game losing streak.
DECEMBER 12, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tyrese Haliburton - Dishes 16 dimes in winHaliburton ended Monday's 131-123 win over the Pistons with 14 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, 16 assists, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes. He also had...
ImpactHaliburton was passive offensively despite a boom spot against the lowly Pistons, but he received an extended stretch of rest in the first half, potentially by design after an intense In-Season Tournament run to the championship game. Indiana then needed Haliburton's guidance to stifle Detroit's rallies, and he responded by accounting for 21 of the team's 51 baskets. Monday wasn't his sharpest outing, but a rematch against Milwaukee is next up Wednesday, fresh off Haliburton dropping 27 points, 15 assists and zero turnovers versus Milwaukee on Thursday.
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