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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: 39 points not enough in Game 1
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Cunningham finished with 39 points (13-27 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 10-11 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 40 minutes during Sunday's 112-101 loss to the Magic in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Pistons got off to a sluggish start in this game, but Cunningham was excellent throughout. He entered the postseason with no restrictions after a health scare to close the regular season, and it's a great sign that he was able to log 40 minutes with no issues.
Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Barely visible in Game 1 loss
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Stewart supplied three points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 19 minutes during Sunday's 112-101 loss to the Magic in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Stewart failed to have any sort of meaningful impact, continuing what has been an underwhelming few games. In fact, in four appearances over the past two weeks, he has averaged just 8.0 points and 1.0 blocks in 15.7 minutes per game. Along with a number of his teammates, Stewart will need to be better should Detroit intend on going deep into the playoffs.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Well handled in Game 1 loss
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Duren notched eight points (3-4 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 33 minutes during Sunday's 112-101 loss to Orlando in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Duren was unable to make a significant impact, turning in one of his worst performances of the season. Despite playing 33 minutes, it was simply a rough night for Duren, who played a passive role on both ends of the floor and posted his worst scoring output since March 5. Based on the season he has put together, Duren will almost certainly be better when the two teams face off again in Game 2.
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Pistons' Duncan Robinson: Limited by foul trouble
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Robinson ended with nine points (3-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and four assists in 26 minutes during Sunday's 112-101 loss to Orlando in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Robinson dealt with foul issues throughout the night, limiting him to just nine points in 26 minutes. As a rhythm shooter, Robinson was simply unable to build any momentum, contributing to the Game 1 loss. Assuming he can stay out of foul trouble, expect to see Robinson more involved when Detroit looks to wrestle back the ascendency Wednesday.
Reed will come off the bench for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Magic on Sunday, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com reports.
This is an expected development with Jalen Duren healthy again. Reed was sharp in a spot start for the regular-season finale with 26 points (11-11 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks in 21 minutes.
Duren (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's Game 1 against the Magic.
Duren sat out Detroit's regular-season finale due to right knee injury management, though he's good to go for the start of the playoffs. The star big man averaged 19.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 0.6 blocks in 29.6 minutes per contest over five regular-season outings in April.
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