Beasley finished Friday's 125-112 win over the 76ers with 36 points (13-23 FG, 9-19 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 38 minutes.
Beasley was inserted into the Pistons' starting lineup for Friday's game due to the absence of Cade Cunningham (ankle). Beasley took advantage of the added opportunity, knocking down a season-high nine triples which was the second most of his NBA career. Beasley is a high-volume scorer when given the opportunity, and his next chance could come Sunday against the Hornets if Cunningham is not cleared to play.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Starting Friday vs. Philly
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Beasley (shoulder) is available and starting against the 76ers on Friday.
Beasley popped up on Friday's injury report due to a left shoulder strain, but it wasn't severe enough to prevent him from playing. He'll enter the Pistons' starting lineup due to Cade Cunningham being ruled out with an ankle sprain. Beasley's last start was Jan. 9 against the Warriors, and he finished that contest with 21 points, four rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Likely to play Friday
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Beasley is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the 76ers due to a left shoulder strain.
Beasley has yet to miss a game this season and isn't expected to do so Friday despite suffering a left shoulder strain. If he is upgraded to available, he should continue to be one of Detroit's primary bench options in the backcourt.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Posts strong line in win
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Beasley contributed 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, five assists and three steals over 28 minutes during Sunday's 127-119 victory over the Bulls.
Beasley matched his season-best marks in assists (5) and steals (3) in the win, as he continues to thrive for the Pistons. In 27.9 minutes per contest across 49 games, Beasley is on pace for 12th-round value in nine-category formats with 16.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.9 steals and 3.8 three-pointers.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Pops for 20 off bench
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Beasley finished Wednesday's 133-119 loss to the Pacers with 20 points (6-11 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 29 minutes off the bench.
The 28-year-old guard extended his streak of games with at least one three-pointer to 14 and his streak of games with multiple three-pointers to six. During the latter span, Beasley is averaging 17.8 points, 4.2 treys, 2.5 boards, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 26.7 minutes a contest while shooting 51.4 percent from the floor and a blistering 49.0 percent (25-for-51) from beyond the arc.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Lights it up from deep off bench
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Beasley accumulated 19 points (6-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Monday's 110-91 loss to the Cavaliers.
Beasley again provided a much-needed spark off the Pistons bench in Monday's showdown, leading all Detroit players in threes made while pacing all second-unit players in scoring over a bench-leading minute total. Beasley has connected on five or more threes in 17 outings this season, 14 of which have come off the bench. He has stayed hot from deep of late, connecting on at least three threes in four straight outings.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Tallies 19 points off bench
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Beasley totaled 19 points (7-14 FG, 5-11 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 114-104 victory over Atlanta.
Beasley has returned to a bench role after the Pistons have gotten healthier, but the veteran continues to deliver solid enough numbers to make him a reliable fantasy alternative across all formats. Over his last six appearances off the bench, the veteran sharpshooter is averaging 15.5 points per game while making 45.7 percent of his 7.7 three-point attempts.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Misses game-tying shot
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Beasley ended Thursday's 107-104 loss to Golden State with 21 points (8-21 FG, 4-14 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 36 minutes.
Beasley had the chance to tie the game in the final seconds with a three-pointer, but his shot bounced off the rim. It was another solid showing for Beasley, who scored at least 20 points in his last two starts and three of his previous four games. The veteran sharpshooter averaged 16.1 points per game while shooting 34 percent from three-point range over his last 10 games.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Pops for team-high 23 in win
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Beasley supplied 23 points (9-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 113-98 victory over Brooklyn.
Making his second straight start in place of Ausar Thompson (illness), Beasley led the Pistons in scoring while nabbing multiple steals for the third straight contest. The 28-year-old wing has topped 20 points six times in the last 11 games (three starts), averaging 17.6 points, 4.1 threes, 2.8 boards, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals over that stretch. His role in the Detroit offense hasn't varied much whether he's been on the first or second unit. Beasley's attempted at least nine three-pointers in 10 of those 11 games.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Starting Monday vs. Portland
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Beasley is in the Pistons' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Monday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Beasley will make his ninth start of the regular season Monday due to the absence of Ausar Thompson (illness). Over his last 10 outings, Beasley has averaged 17.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals over 27.6 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Puts up 23 points in win
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Beasley ended with 23 points (8-17 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and three steals over 33 minutes during Saturday's 119-105 win over the Timberwolves.
Beasley had another impressive shooting performance, and he continues to make a huge impact for the Pistons as a reliable deep threat off the bench. Aside from this game being the third time he reached the 20-point mark in his last six appearances, it was also the 14th time he made five or more three-pointers this season.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Drains three treys Saturday
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Beasley posted 14 points (5-11 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Saturday's 134-121 loss to the Nuggets.
Beasley has thrived both as a starter and bench option for the Pistons, and he's been flourishing in that latter role over the last few weeks. Even though he's started just once in 10 December games, Beasley has scored in double digits while sinking three or more three-pointers eight times in that stretch. Beasley is making 45.5 percent of his three-point shots since the beginning of December and a career-high 41.8 percent throughout the campaign.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Delivers 22 points from bench
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Beasley provided 22 points (7-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Thursday's 114-113 victory over the Kings.
After a decent stint with the first unit, Beasley has slid into a sixth-man role with Detroit. He's logging 25-plus minutes with consistency, and helps keep the team afloat when Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey rotate out of the lineup. The veteran provides leadership to a young squad with a lot of potential, and Detroit's one-year deal with the journeyman is reaping dividends.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Shines off bench in win
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Beasley contributed 21 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt), five rebounds and two steals over 26 minutes during Monday's 117-114 win over the Lakers.
Beasley returned to a bench role now that Jaden Ivey is available, but the veteran sharpshooter has managed to make an impact for Detroit regardless of whether he's starting or playing off the bench. Beasley has scored at least 20 points in five of his last seven appearances, putting up 20.6 points per game while shooting an impressive 48.1 percent from deep in that span.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Returns to bench role
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Beasley is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Beasley will return to the bench with Tobias Harris (thumb) back in the first unit. Beasley has been thriving in recent weeks for the Pistons, reaching the 23-point mark in three of his five appearances in December. The veteran is averaging 14.3 points per game while shooting 38.6 percent from the floor when coming off the bench this season.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Shines offensively as starter
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Beasley had 28 points (9-18 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block in 41 minutes during Monday's 125-124 overtime win over the Heat.
Beasley stepped into the starting lineup for the eighth time of the year Monday due to Jaden Ivey (knee) being inactive. Beasley finished with team-high marks in scoring and threes made in a narrow victory. The guard set a new season high in scoring, and he has now scored 20 or more points in 10 contests.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Starting sans Ivey
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Beasley will start in Monday's game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
With Jaden Ivey getting scratched from the matchup due to left knee pain, Beasley will pick up his eighth start through 27 regular-season outings. Over the sharpshooter's last seven starts, he has averaged 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.7 steals across 30.6 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Quiet showing in loss
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Beasley ended with four points (2-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt) and three rebounds over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 128-107 loss to Milwaukee.
With Cade Cunningham (hip) back in the lineup, Beasley moved back to the bench for this contest. This was a rare dud for Beasley, as he's had a terrific first season in Detroit. Through 23 regular-season appearances, he holds averages of 15.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 3.4 three-pointers.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Moving back to bench
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Beasley won't start Tuesday against the Bucks, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Beasley has been starting in recent games, but he'll move back to the bench with Cade Cunningham (hip) returning to the first unit. Beasley has been playing at a high level, though, averaging 19.5 points per game and shooting 43.7 percent from beyond the arc over his last 10 appearances (seven starts).
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Scores team-high 19 points
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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.
Beasley was a late addition to the lineup after Cade Cunningham (hip) was scratched only a few minutes before tipoff, 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.