Stewart will not start Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Stewart was listed in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game, but the released starting lineup seems to have been an error as it has been confirmed Jalen Duren will get the start. Stewart is averaging 8.3 points and 6.7 rebounds in 20.3 minutes per games over his last three contests off the bench.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Starting after all Sunday
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Duren is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
It was initially reported that Isaiah Stewart was going to start at center Sunday, but that appears to have been an error as Duren has been listed in the Pistons' starting five.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Will start Sunday
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Stewart will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Wizards, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
In his third start of the 2024-25 campaign, Stewart will replace Jalen Duren in the starting five. Stewart has played significant minutes while mainly coming off the bench this season, during which he has averaged 6.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 22.0 minutes per game in 14 regular-season appearances (two starts).
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Not starting Sunday
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Duren won't start Sunday's game against the Wizards, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Duren isn't listed on the injury report, so he'll presumably be available off the bench. He has started all 12 of his appearances this season and 60 of his 61 regular-season outings last season, so it's an unfamiliar role for the talented big man, who's averaging 8.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 25.1 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Won't play Sunday
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Hardaway (head) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Hardaway will miss a third straight game due to a head laceration stemming from a scary fall last Tuesday. Malik Beasley has been starting in Hardaway's absence, while the latter's next chance to suit up will come during the second half of Detroit's back-to-back set Monday versus Chicago.
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Pistons' Simone Fontecchio: Good to go Sunday
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Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Fontecchio (toe) will play in Sunday's game versus the Wizards, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
After a two-game absence, the forward will make his return to game action with Tim Hardaway (head) questionable and Ausar Thompson (illness/conditioning) out. Fontecchio has appeared in 12 regular-season games, during which he has averaged 6.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists across 19.1 minutes per game.
Thompson (illness/conditioning) is out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Thompson has been cleared to play by the NBA's Fitness-To-Play panel, but the Pistons remain cautious with the second-year forward as he regains his conditioning. He's yet to make his season debut, and his next chance to play will come in the second half of a back-to-back set against the Bulls on Monday.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Questionable to play Sunday
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Hardaway (head) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Hardaway has missed the last two games with a head laceration, and the Pistons are being cautious with the recovery, as evidenced by the questionable tag. If deemed healthy, Hardaway may face some limitations. Simone Fontecchio (toe) is also questionable.
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Pistons' Simone Fontecchio: Iffy against Washington
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Fontecchio (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Wizards.
Fontecchio is in danger of missing his third straight contest due to a sprained left big toe. If Fontecchio is unable to suit up against Washington, Ron Holland, Malik Beasley and Wendell Moore are candidates to receive increased playing time, especially if Tim Hardaway (head) remains sidelined.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Leads Detroit in scoring
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Beasley had 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 99-95 win over the Raptors.
Beasley carried the Pistons in scoring and could remain in a starting role for the foreseeable future given the way he's been playing in recent contests. This was his third straight game with at least 20 points, and he has reached that mark in four of his last five outings, averaging 20.8 points and shooting 44.4 percent from three-point range in that span.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Scores 14 points in return
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Ivey accumulated 14 points (4-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-8 FT), two rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Friday's 99-95 win over the Raptors.
Ivey returned from a one-game absence but didn't have his best performance, although the entire Pistons offense struggled in terms of their efficiency in this low-scoring matchup. Ivey enjoyed a solid start to the season but has been struggling of late, failing to reach the 20-point mark in four games in a row while shooting just 39 percent from the field, as well as 16.7 percent from deep, in that span.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Scores 15 points Friday
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Cunningham supplied 15 points (6-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Friday's 99-95 win over the Raptors.
Cunningham was one of two Detroit players who reached the 15-point plateau in this low-scoring affair, though he did it amid a woeful shooting display that saw him attempt 21 shots. The star floor general couldn't build off the season-high 35-point output he delivered in the loss to the Bucks on Wednesday and saw his streak of games with at least 20 points snapped at five. Despite the shooting woes, Cunningham should remain Detroit's go-to player on offense. He's averaging 21.9 points, 9.3 assists and 8.0 rebounds per game since the beginning of November.
Hardaway (head) won't play in Friday's game versus the Raptors.
Hardaway will miss his second straight contest after being downgraded from doubtful to out with a head laceration. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Washington.
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Pistons' Ron Holland: Moves back to bench
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Holland is not starting Friday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Holland will return to the bench for this contest since Jaden Ivey (toe) is back in the starting unit. The rookie has averaged 5.6 points and 2.7 rebounds per game when coming off the bench this season.
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Pistons' Simone Fontecchio: Officially ruled out
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Fontecchio (toe) won't play in Friday's game versus the Raptors.
Fontecchio has been downgraded from doubtful to out Friday due to a left big toe sprain. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Washington.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Available to play Friday
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Ivey (toe) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Ivey was deemed a game-time call, but in the end, he'll suit up and should return to the starting unit right away, although it wouldn't be shocking if he has a minutes restriction. Ivey is averaging 18.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game this season.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Game-time call Friday
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Ivey (toe), who is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Raptors, will be a game-time decision, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
The club will monitor Ivey during warmups and decide whether he is good to go after missing Wednesday's loss to the Bucks. The 22-year-old was present at shootaround this morning, which bodes well for his chance to play, though it wouldn't come as a shock if he remains under a minutes restriction if he's cleared. If Ivey is unable to suit up, Marcus Sasser and Malik Beasley are candidates for an uptick in playing time, especially if Tim Hardaway (head) or Simone Fontecchio (toe) are ruled out.
