Pistons' Killian Hayes: All-around performance in win
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Hayes provided 26 points (12-25 FG, 2-9 3Pt), seven rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and five steals in 40 minutes during Friday's 110-101 win over the Thunder.
Hayes drew the start in place of Cory Joseph (back), and his role drew even larger with Cade Cunningham (back), Saddiq Bey (hip) and Isaiah Stewart all playing fewer than 10 minutes. The 2020 first-round pick made the most of his opportunity by scoring a season-high 26 points and dishing out a team-high eight assists. He also displayed his defensive prowess by registering at least five steals for the third time this season and multiple blocks for the seventh time. Hayes' strong performance Friday punctuates what has been his best seven-game stretch of the campaign. During that span, he's scored in double figures in six of seven contests and has averaged 12.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks in 31.7 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Starting for injured Joseph
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Hayes is starting Friday's game against the Thunder.
Hayes came off the bench in each of his last five appearances and averaged 10.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 29.2 minutes per game during that time. However, he'll draw the start with Cory Joseph (back) unavailable.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Impressive defensively
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Hayes chipped in 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 130-123 loss to the Nets.
Hayes continues to see extra run down the stretch and has responded well. While his shot can come and go, he's been providing nice all-around numbers in the box score and is useful in most fantasy leagues. His defense has been especially noteworthy. Over the past five games, he's totaled nine steals and five blocks.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Coming off bench Wednesday
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Hayes will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.
Hayes will shift back to a bench role with Cory Joseph returning to the starting lineup after getting a rest day on Monday. He's averaging 6.1 points, 4.3 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per game this season.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: You're Killian me, Smalls
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Hayes finished with 12 points (4-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 119-115 loss to Portland.
After a zero-point performance Thursday, Hayes supplied an inefficient 12 points Monday. While his six assists were promising, he also had four turnovers. Hayes has fouled out in two of his last three contests and ranks top-25 in the league in fouls per minute. The 20-year-old can chalk his rookie season up to growing pains, but shareholders have to be discouraged by the lack of progression offensively as a sophomore.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Starting in return Monday
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Hayes (head) is starting Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Lauren L. Williams of MLive.com reports.
The 20-year-old missed one game due to the head injury but will join the starting five Monday with Cory Joseph (rest) sitting out. Hayes has averaged 5.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals across 33 starts this season.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Available Monday
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Hayes (head) is available for Monday's contest against Portland.
Hayes will return to action Monday following a one-game absence due to a head injury. With Cory Joseph (rest), Frank Jackson (back) and Hamidou Diallo (finger) all out, the lefty point guard figures to see an increased role against the Trail Blazers.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Should play Monday
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Hayes (head) is probable for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Hayes missed Saturday's matchup with Cleveland after taking a hit to the head Thursday, but he's expected to retake the court Monday versus Portland. Frank Jackson (back) and Hamidou Diallo (finger) remain sidelined, so Hayes should continue to see heavy minutes off the bench.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Out Saturday
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Hayes (head) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Hayes suffered a head contusion during Thursday's win over the Magic and will be forced to miss Saturday's contest as a result. Cory Joseph and Saben Lee should see additional minutes in the backcourt until Hayes is able to return.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Questionable against Cleveland
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Hayes (head) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Hayes sustained a head contusion in Thursday's game against the Magic but will have a chance to suit up Saturday. If he's out, Cory Joseph and Saben Lee should see additional run.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Exits with head injury
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Hayes suffered a head contusion during the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Magic and will not return.
Hayes exited Thursday's game after banging his head in a collision with Kelly Olynyk and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the game. He managed five assists over 11 minutes of action. Cory Joseph and Saben Lee should see increased run in his absence.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Starting Thursday
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Hayes will start Thursday's game against the Magic.
With Cade Cunningham (illness) sidelined for a second straight game, the Pistons will mix it up and go with Hayes and Cory Joseph as the starting backcourt. Hayes finished Tuesday's game against the Heat with nine points, eight assists, four rebounds and a steal in 30 minutes.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Drops eight dimes in 30 minutes
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Hayes (thigh) played 30 minutes and finished with nine points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight assists, four rebounds and one steal Tuesday in the Pistons' 105-98 loss to the Heat.
Hayes had missed the previous three games with a bruised thigh, but the Pistons had no hesitation about playing him significant minutes in a narrow loss to one of the Eastern Conference's top teams. The second-year point guard was a plus-eight during his time on the court and paid dividends for those that streamed him in for assists before he fouled out of the contest.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Likely available Tuesday
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Hayes (thigh) is probable for Tuesday's contest against the Heat.
Hayes has missed three straight games due to a bruised right adductor, but he's expected to return to the rotation Tuesday. Before his absence, the lefty point guard averaged 4.8 points, 4.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 23.6 minutes over his previous eight contests.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Ruled out Sunday
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Hayes (thigh) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Clippers.
Hayes will miss a third straight game due to a bruised right adductor. The Pistons will be without Frank Jackson (back), Hamidou Diallo (finger) and Rodney McGruder (hamstring) as well, so Saben Lee is expected to operate as the top guard off the bench.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Game-time decision Sunday
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Hayes (thigh) will be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's contest against the Clippers, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Hayes has missed the past two games with a bruised right adductor and is listed as questionable for Sunday. Frank Jackson (back), Hamidou Diallo (finger) and Rodney McGruder (hamstring) have all already been ruled out, so if Hayes is also unable to go as well, Saben Lee would be the top guard off the bench.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Could be back Sunday
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Hayes (adductor) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Hayes has missed the past two games with a bruised right adductor. If he returns, he'll presumably continue playing a significant role off the bench, though his minutes have fluctuated significantly since early February. A return could also result in reduced roles for Saben Lee and Cory Joseph.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Unavailable Friday
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Hayes (thigh) has been ruled out for Friday's game at Boston.
Hayes missed Wednesday's loss to the Bulls with a bruised right thigh and will sit out his second straight contest Friday. Hamidou Diallo (finger), Rodney McGruder (hamstring) and Frank Jackson (back) are also sidelined, leaving Saben Lee to operate as the primary backcourt option off the bench.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Out Wednesday
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Hayes (thigh) is out Wednesday against the Bulls, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
Coming off a nice performance of 13 points, six assists, four rebounds and one steal in 31 minutes, Hayes will miss his first game since Jan. 21. In his absence, more minutes could be available for Saben Lee, Cory Joseph and Rodney McGruder.
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Pistons' Killian Hayes: Plays well in win
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Hayes recorded 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 113-110 overtime win over the Hawks.
The second-year guard flashed his lottery-pick pedigree in the overtime victory. Hayes showed off some pretty moves around the basket en route to matching his season-high 13 points. He was an effective game manager for the bench unit, and continuing to supply this level of output would be encouraging developmentally.
