Fontecchio (finger) is out for Monday's game against the Clippers.
After dislocating his right finger in Sunday's win over the Hawks, Fontecchio will need to miss at least one game due to the injury. His next opportunity to take the floor arrives Wednesday against the Celtics. Fontecchio's absence should allow Isaiah Stewart and Ron Holland to pick up a few extra minutes off the bench.
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Pistons' Simone Fontecchio: Uncertain to play Monday
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Fontecchio is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers due to a right finger dislocation.
Fontecchio was unable to return to Sunday's 148-143 win over the Hawks after suffering what the Pistons labeled as a right hand injury in the second quarter. He was diagnosed with a dislocated finger following the contest, and if the issue provides any complications with his shooting or passing, Fontecchio could miss his first game since Jan. 4. If Fontecchio ends up sitting Monday, the Pistons could open up a spot in the rotation for Lindy Waters or Marcus Sasser.
Pistons' Dennis Schroder: Provides lift offensively off bench
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Schroder notched 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 148-143 win over the Hawks.
Schroder had a nice outing off the bench Sunday, leading all Pistons bench players in assists while finishing as one of four players with 15 or more points in a high-scoring victory. Schroder posted the highest scoring and assist totals as a member of the Pistons, recording his ninth outing of the year with at least 15 points and seven dimes.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Top producer off bench in victory
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Beasley logged 24 points (7-12 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 148-143 victory over Atlanta.
Beasley once again provided a lift off the bench for Detroit in Sunday's contest, pacing all second unit players in scoring and threes made to go along with team-high-tying rebound total in a strong performance. Beasley has connected on six or more threes in 14 contests while tallying 20 or more points for the second time in his last four outings.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Balanced effort in double-double
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Cunningham closed Sunday's 148-143 win over Atlanta with 38 points (14-24 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, 12 assists, three blocks and one steal over 38 minutes.
Cunningham did it all for Detroit in a high-scoring battle Sunday, pacing the Pistons in scoring, threes made and assists while also leading all players in rebounds and blocks in a balanced effort. Cunningham set a new season high in threes made while posting his seventh outing of the year with 35 or more points. The first-time All-Star has tallied at least 10 assists in three of his last five appearances.
Fontecchio will not return to Sunday's game against the Hawks due to a right hand injury, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Fontecchio exited the game in the second quarter and finished the contest with two points (1-3 FG), one rebound and an assist in five minutes of play. The severity of Fontecchio's injury may not be known until he's evaluated further after the game, but he'll face a quick turnaround for the Pistons' next game Monday versus the Clippers.
Beasley finished with 16 points (4-7 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one assist and two steals over 23 minutes off the bench during Friday's 125-110 win over San Antonio.
The 28-year-old wing led the Pistons' second unit in minutes and points as he continues to put together an impressive campaign as the team's sixth man. Beasley has drained multiple threes in 14 of the last 15 games, averaging 17.5 points, 4.5 treys, 2.3 boards, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 25.7 minutes a contest over that stretch while shooting 47.9 percent from beyond the arc.
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Pistons' Tobias Harris: Hits for 22 in Friday's win
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Harris totaled 22 points (8-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 125-110 victory over San Antonio.
The veteran forward had a bumpy January, but he steadied his ship in February and didn't seem to cool off over the All-Star break. Harris has scored at least 16 points in nine of the last 10 games, averaging 18.3 points, 5.1 boards, 3.2 threes, 1.5 steals, 1.4 assists and 0.9 blocks during that span while shooting 55.7 percent from the floor.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Big double-double in San Antonio
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Duren closed with 21 points (10-14 FG, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Friday's 125-110 win over San Antonio.
Without Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) to worry about, Duren dominated the glass en route to his 25th double-double of the season. The 21 points also tied his season high, and the third-year center has pulled down double-digit boards in 14 of the last 16 games, averaging 14.4 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals over that stretch while shooting a stunning 70.7 percent from the floor. Duren has also become an asset at the charity stripe, shooting 84.6 percent on free throws during that span.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Double-double in Friday's win
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Cunningham closed with 25 points (10-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, 12 assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Friday's 125-110 win over the Spurs.
The double-double was Cunningham's 24th of the season, and he continued a strong offensive run that has seen him score at least 20 points in 17 of his last 18 appearances -- and the one game he fell short, he delivered 19 points as part of a triple-double. The fourth-year guard is struggling with turnovers, committing seven Friday and averaging a career-worst 4.4 a contest on the season, the third-highest mark in the league behind Trae Young (4.8) and James Harden (4.5). Otherwise, Cunningham is having a breakout campaign, and during that 18-game stretch, he's averaging 27.9 points, 9.7 assists, 5.6 boards, 1.8 threes and 1.1 steals.
