Pistons' Dennis Schroder: Shines off bench in Game 2 victory
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Schroder provided 20 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes during Monday's 100-94 victory over the Knicks in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Schroder game Detroit a big spark off the bench in Monday's Game 2 contest, leading all bench players in scoring behind a team-high mark from three and finishing as one of two Pistons with 20 or more points. Schroder, who hit the go-ahead shot with just under a minute left in Game 2, posted his first game of the first-round series with a double-digit point total.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Strong in paint in double-double
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Duren finished Monday's 100-94 victory over the Knicks in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 12 points (3-4 FG, 6-6 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 37 minutes.
Duren was strong in the post in Monday's Game 2 battle, leading all Detroit players in blocks to go along with a team-high-tying rebound total in a double-double performance. Duren recorded his first double-double of the series, failing to reach double figures in both scoring and rebounds in Saturday's Game 1 defeat.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Leads way with double-double in win
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Cunningham chipped in 33 points (11-21 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 42 minutes during Monday's 100-94 win over the Knicks in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Cunningham did a little bit of everything in Monday's first-round contest, leading all Pistons in scoring while swiping a team-high-tying pair of steals and finishing second on the team in rebounds in a 33-point double-double. Cunningham has recorded a double-double in both contests against New York, posting a point-assist double-double in Game 1 and a point-rebound double-double in Game 2.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Won't play Monday
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Stewart (knee) is out for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Monday against the Knicks, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
After leaving Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs Saturday, Stewart won't be able to suit up for the Pistons on Monday. He'll aim to return Thursday when the series heads to Detroit for Game 3. Paul Reed could enter Detroit's rotation as the backup center, and Ronald Holland may see a boost in frontcourt minutes off the bench in small-ball lineups. Jalen Duren could also see heavy playing time Monday.
Stewart (knee) has been listed as questionable for Monday's Eastern Conference Game 2 quarterfinal-round matchup against the Knicks.
Stewart left Game 1 in New York due to a right knee issue, which is now jeopardizing his playing status for Game 2. The veteran big man played 19 minutes in the Game 1 loss to the Knicks on Saturday, finishing with five rebounds, two points, two blocks and an assist. If he's unable to play on Monday, Detroit will likely turn to Paul Reed to help shoulder the load off the bench in the frontcourt.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Scores 19 in loss
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Hardaway recorded 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes during Saturday's 123-112 loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal-round series..
Hardaway had a solid performance in the Game 1 loss to the Knicks, finishing with an efficient 19 points. However, it wasn't enough for Detroit to get the win in New York, as the up-and-coming Pistons lost by 11 to get their first-round playoff series underway Saturday.
Harris amassed 25 points (8-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds and two blocks in 40 minutes during Saturday's 123-112 loss to New York in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Harris set the tone for the Pistons by scoring 22 of his 25 points in the first half. He wasn't able to carry that offense into the second half, which the Pistons desperately needed in the fourth frame when they were outscored by 19 points. Still, it was the most points Harris scored since Dec. 4 against the Celtics (27), and he'll look to carry that production into Game 2 on Monday.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Sparks bench with six triples
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Beasley finished with 20 points (7-16 FG, 6-12 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 35 minutes during Saturday's 123-112 loss to New York in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Beasley came out firing with 12 points in the first half, all of which came on three-pointers, and he finished as the Pistons third-leading scorer behind Tobias Harris (25) and Cade Cunningham (21). Beasley connected on a career-high 41.6 percent of his three-point attempts during the regular season and played a key role in the Pistons' return to the playoffs. He'll look to continue his momentum into Game 2 against the Knicks on Monday.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Double-double in Game 1
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Cunningham provided 21 points (8-21 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and 12 assists in 39 minutes during Saturday's 123-112 loss to New York in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Cunningham made his playoff debut Saturday, leading both teams in assists while finishing second on the Pistons in scoring behind Tobias Harris (25). Cunningham wasn't very efficient from the field, especially from three-point range, and he was responsible for six of the Pistons' 21 total turnovers, which resulted in 25 points for the Knicks. Cunningham is coming off a career year, but he'll look to take it up a level in Game 2 against New York on Monday.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Status uncertain for Game 2
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Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed uncertainty about Stewart's availability going forward in the first-round playoff series with the Knicks after the center exited Saturday's 123-112 loss in Game 1 due to an apparent knee injury, John Nido of The Detroit News reports. Stewart finished with two points (1-2 FG), five rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 19 minutes.
Stewart missed the Pistons' final two games of the regular season due to right knee inflammation, but he was cleared in advance of the playoff opener. He assumed his usual duties as the top backup to Jalen Duren, but Stewart was forced out of the game with 9:06 remaining in the fourth quarter and was unable to return. The Pistons never provided an official diagnosis of Stewart's injury when he checked out of the game, so it's unclear if he's dealing with an aggravation of the prior right knee issue, or if the injury is even to the same knee. More clarity on Stewart's situation should come when the Pistons release their next injury report Sunday in advance of Monday's Game 2 matchup in New York. If Stewart is forced to miss time, the Pistons could lean more heavily on Duren while opening up a spot in the rotation for Paul Reed as the backup center, or perhaps make more use of small-ball lineups when Duren is off the court.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Leaves Game 1 early
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Stewart checked out of Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Knicks with 9:06 remaining in the fourth quarter and headed to the locker room due to an apparent knee injury, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Stewart was cleared to play in Game 1 after missing the final two games of the regular season due to right knee inflammation. Despite being cleared to play, Stewart looked to be in discomfort at various points during Saturday's contest, and he played just 48-second shift in the fourth quarter before asking out of the game after drawing a foul. The Pistons should provide an update on Stewart's status after the game, but if he's unable to return, starter Jalen Duren could take on the rest of the center minutes for the remainder of the contest.
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Pistons' Ronald Holland: Won't start in Game 1
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Holland isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's Game 1 against the Knicks.
Ausar Thompson will replace Holland in the starting lineup Saturday after sitting out Detroit's regular-season finale. Holland has averaged 8.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16.5 minutes across his previous 10 appearances coming off the bench.
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