Bey produced 31 points (11-18 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 23 minutes during Sunday's 121-117 win over the Pacers.
Bey exploded for 20 points and six threes in the first quarter. While his production tailed off from there, Bey was able to notch his seventh career 30-point game. Logging just 23 minutes, Bey showcased his ability to boom. Tough matchups await against Dallas, Milwaukee and Philadelphia to close the campaign.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Not on injury report
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Bey (hip) isn't on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Bey played just six minutes in Friday's win over the Thunder while dealing with a hip injury, but he'll be able to play through the issue. He had averaged 34.5 minutes per game in his 18 appearances leading up to Friday's matchup, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him increase his workload against Indiana.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Dealing with hip injury
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Coach Dwane Casey said after Friday's win over the Thunder that Bey is dealing with a hip injury, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Although Bey was in the starting lineup Friday, he totaled just three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT) in six minutes of playing time. Casey didn't sound too concerned about the injury after the matchup, but it's not yet clear whether Bey will be available Sunday against the Pacers.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Leads late comeback Thursday
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Bey finished with 20 points (8-18 FG, 4-12 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Thursday's 102-94 victory over the 76ers.
Half of his points came in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter as Bey led the Pistons to a comeback victory. The second-year forward is having a strong finish to the season, averaging 18.9 points, 4.9 boards, 3.1 threes, 2.9 assists and 1.6 steals over the last 10 games.
Bey closed Tuesday's 130-123 loss to the Nets with 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 33 minutes.
Bey was only marginally efficient, but he posted a well-rounded statline. He's cooled off significantly since his career-best 51-point effort against the Magic on March 17, shooting just 36.8 percent from the field in the five games coming into Tuesday. Still, he'll be one of the Pistons' main offensive options down the stretch.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Co-leads Detroit in scoring
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Bey ended with 25 points (6-17 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 119-115 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Bey has averaged 32.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists over his last three games. Buoyed by his 51-point eruption against Orlando, Bey has still remained hot with multiple 20-point performances. A volume-based scorer, Bey is shooting 40.0 percent from the field and 35.1 percent from beyond the arc this season.
Bey contributed 51 points (17-27 FG, 10-14 3Pt, 7-10 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and three steals in 39 minutes during Thursday's 134-120 win over the Magic.
Bey was simply unstoppable Thursday, torching the Magic with a career-high 51 points, including 10 triples. After Bey failed to score more than 13 points across his last five games, fantasy managers have to be thrilled with this performance, especially on a night featuring just one game. However, we do need to remember that both Jerami Grant and Cade Cunningham were on the sideline here. Despite some inconsistent scoring this season, Bey's role is set in stone, making him a pretty clear must-roster player.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Continues strong play
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Bey logged 25 points (8-15 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one block over 36 minutes during Friday's 111-106 victory over the Pacers.
Bey was lights out from deep en route to his third 20-plus point performance over the last four games. During that stretch, the second-year forward has averaged 23.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists while shooting 51.5 percent from the field and 42.4 percent from three.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Strong run continues Thursday
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Bey notched 23 points (8-19 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block in 38 minutes during Thursday's 108-106 win over Toronto.
Bey eclipsed 20 points for the fifth time in his last eight games, continuing what has been a nice stretch of games. While his defensive production leaves quite a bit to be desired, managers might let that slide given his recent offensive consistency. The coaching staff is comfortable putting him out there no matter the situation, and barring any injuries, that should result in him finishing with his best overall season to date. Long story short, he should be rostered everywhere right now.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Turns in stellar game in OT win
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Bey racked up 28 points (11-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and three assists over 39 minutes during Sunday's 127-126 overtime win over the Hornets.
Although Bey's fantasy production carries some variance, his upside is immense, especially when on a hot shooting streak. In February, he notched several excellent performances, averaging 17.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists over 12 games.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Bland in win
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Bey produced three points (1-7 FG, 1-7 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes during Thursday's 106-103 victory over the Cavaliers. He also had three turnovers.
Bey attempted only threes and was disjointed from the offense en route to a forgettable night. Additionally, Bey failed to salvage the outing with meaningful peripheral stats. He'll look to rebound Saturday against the Celtics.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Stars for Team Isiah
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Bey notched 21 points (9-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block across both legs of the Rising Stars competition at All-Star Weekend.
Bey was lights out in the first leg of the new format, notching 16 points (7-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt) on efficient shooting. However, the second-year forward out of Villanova struggled in the championship game, as Team Barry's defense silenced Team Isiah's offense -- with Precious Achiuwa's outburst the lone exception.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Double-doubles in win
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Bey finished Wednesday's 112-111 win over the Celtics with 20 points (7-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals across 34 minutes.
Bey scored 20-plus points for a third straight game and notched his first double-double since Feb. 3. Over his last eight contests, the second-year forward has averaged 19.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 34.5 minutes per game. He'll look to continue his strong play when the Pistons return to action following the All-Star break.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Tallies 24 points in loss
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Bey posted 24 points (7-17 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 38 minutes during Monday's 103-94 loss to the Wizards.
Bey had 21 points entering the fourth quarter, but he was quieted late. Bey led Detroit in scoring and assists on a night when no other Piston scored 15 points. He's averaging 17.9 points per game over his last eight contests despite shooting just 37.0 percent from the field.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Third straight 20-point game
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Bey put up 24 points (7-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and added eight rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes Sunday in the Pistons' 118-105 loss to the Timberwolves.
Jerami Grant's recent return from an extended absence due to thumb surgery hasn't been as detrimental to Bey's fantasy outlook as expected, at least through Grant's first four games since rejoining the lineup. During that stretch, Bey has cleared 20 points on three occasions while also averaging 6.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 3.5 three-pointers. It's worth noting, however, that Cade Cunningham (hIp) has missed the last three of those contests, so Bey should eventually see his overall usage on offense take a hit once the star rookie is back in the lineup.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Connects on four triples in loss
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Bey closed Friday's 102-93 loss to the Celtics with 21 points (6-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes.
Bey made at least four threes for the eighth time this season and scored 21 points for a second consecutive contest. Over his past 10 games, the second-year forward has averaged 18.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.7 minutes. He'll look to continue his steady play during the Pistons' upcoming two-game road trip.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Scores game-high 31 points
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Bey chipped in 31 points (11-20 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 115-105 win over the Cavaliers.
Bey scored 30-plus points for the fourth time this season and for the second time in his last six games. During that stretch, the second-year forward has averaged 20.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 33.0 minutes. While Bey's production has increased of late, fantasy managers should be cautious moving forward, as the returns of Jerami Grant and Kelly Olynyk from COVID-19 protocols could diminish Bey's fantasy potential moving forward.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Scores 21 points in loss
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Bey closed with 21 points (8-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 110-105 loss to Denver.
Bey has scored in double figures in nine of his last 10 appearances, including three games of at least 20 points. During that stretch, he has averaged 16.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 33.2 minutes. The second-year pro continues to quietly be one of the more consistent producers for the Pistons this season.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Big numbers in road win
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Bey logged 30 points (10-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 133-131 win over the Kings.
Bey scored 17 first-half points and finished the contest as Detroit's leading scorer. He reached the 30-point mark for the third time this season and knocked down five-plus triples for the fourth time. In his second NBA campaign, Bey has improved in most counting stats, including points (15.2), rebounds (6.0) and assists (2.4) per game. However, his field-goal rate (38.2 percent) and three-point efficiency (33.4 percent) are both below his rookie marks.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Poor outing in loss
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Bey contributed 10 points (3-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 102-86 loss to the Warriors.
It was an atypical night for Bey, who failed to get anything going and only made three shots in 13 attempts in the loss. His regression began over the weekend against the Suns and bled into this contest, and although his minutes have remained steady, Bey's usually prolific totals have pulled a disappearing act over the last month.
