DECEMBER 1, 2024 • SI.COM
Detroit Pistons Player Sent a Gift to 76ers Star Tyrese Maxey After a long night in Indiana, the Detroit Pistons battled the Philadelphia 76ers on the second night of a back-to-back set. For Tyrese Maxe...
Marcus Sasser - Solid numbers off bench in loss Sasser provided 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four assists and three steals in 26 minutes during Saturday's 111-96 loss to the 76ers.
Impact The starters struggled for the Pistons in this 15-point loss, but Sasser was one of several bench players who exceeded expectations for Detroit. Scoring numbers aside, Sasser was able to make an impact both as a playmaker and on-ball defender. However, there's a strong chance this was an outlier and not a sign of things to come in the future. Sasser should continue to have a limited role off the bench until further notice.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Duren - Limited to 13 minutes in loss Duren provided four points (2-2 FG) and two assists over 13 minutes during Saturday's 111-96 loss to the 76ers.
Impact Most of the starters struggled in this matchup, and Duren wasn't the exception -- he only logged 13 minutes, to the disappointment of fantasy managers. Duren has been far from the double-double machine he was in 2023-24, and he's reached that outcome just eight times so far. He's also recorded single-digit points in four of his last six appearances.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Malik Beasley - Scores team-high 19 points Beasley recorded 19 points (6-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes during Saturday's 111-96 loss to the 76ers.
Impact Beasley was a late addition to the lineup after Cade Cunningham (hip) was scratched only a few minutes before tip-off, and the veteran shooting guard extended the solid run of play he's gone through of late. Beasley has scored at least 18 points in five of his seven starts this season, and while he's likely to move back to the bench if Cunningham is able to feature against the Bucks on Tuesday, the nine-year veteran remains worth rostering in most formats due to his scoring prowess.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Paul George - Scores 11 points in return George racked up 11 points (4-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 111-96 victory over the Pistons.
Impact George didn't have his best shooting performance, but the efficiency issues weren't surprising since this was his first game since Nov. 20 after a three-game absence. George has already missed nine of the Sixers' 18 games this season, and at this stage, the priority is to have him as available as possible for a long stretch. The fantasy production will come as long as he remains healthy.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrese Maxey - Scores 28 points in win Maxey ended Saturday's 111-96 victory over the Pistons with 28 points (11-24 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals across 35 minutes.
Impact Maxey carried the 76ers in scoring Saturday, and even though Paul George logged 26 minutes in his return, it's clear Maxey was the go-to player in this victory. He missed six games in a row between Nov. 8 and Nov. 18 due to a hamstring injury, but he's looked terrific once he shook off the rust. Maxey is entering a hot streak offensively and has posted 25 or more points in three of his past four appearances.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Andre Drummond - Dealing with sprained ankle Drummond has been diagnosed with a sprained right ankle and there's no clear timetable for his return, head coach Nick Nurse told Ky Carlin of Sixers Wire. "I don't know," coach Ni...
Impact Drummond exited Saturday's win over the Pistons during the first quarter after landing on Tobias Harris' foot on a made basket. The fact that he wasn't able to put any pressure on his ankle as he exited the court was concerning, but further tests seem to suggest the big man avoided a severe injury. Drummond finished Saturday's game with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and a steal across four minutes. The big man could be in line to miss at least a few games due to this injury. Guerschon Yabusele and Adem Bona will be in line for more minutes in the frontcourt with Drummond sidelined.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
