Harris produced 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Saturday's 120-111 victory over New York.
Harris played his usual role as a complementary piece in Detroit's starting lineup, supplying 13 points and nine boards to support Cade Cunningham's massive triple-double. Over his last eight outings, Harris is averaging 15.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.3 three-pointers per game. The veteran wing continues to take a back seat in the scoring department to Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and even Malik Beasley on most nights, but Harris should remain a reliable source of production across the board while not offering a major boost in any one particular area.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Solid effort Saturday
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Ivey notched 16 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Saturday's 120-111 win over the Knicks.
It was close to the type of production that fantasy managers may have come to expect out of Ivey this season. In fact, Ivey is averaging 16.8 points, 4.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.9 three-pointers per contest in his last 12 games, which is nearly identical to Saturday's output. The 22-year-old former lottery pick is still averaging 3.1 turnovers per game and shooting a subpar 72.6 percent from the free-throw line this season, which have been issues for nine-category fantasy managers, so he'll remain a more appealing option in points leagues as a secondary ball handler alongside Cade Cunningham in Detroit's starting backcourt.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Impressive triple-double in win
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Cunningham recorded 29 points (9-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds, 15 assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Saturday's 120-111 win over the Knicks.
Cunningham shined against a tough Knicks defense at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, tallying his fifth triple-double of the season alongside team-high marks in points (29), dimes (15) and boards (10) in the win. He's now reached the 20-point threshold in each of his last seven outings, a stretch in which Cunningham is averaging a robust 25.3 points, 10.9 assists, 7.6 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 3.3 three-pointers per game while shooting 46.9 percent from long range. The former No. 1 overall pick has taken a considerable leap as a playmaker in his fourth season for the rebuilding Pistons, but he also leads the NBA with 4.7 turnovers per game, a shortcoming nine-category fantasy managers will want to see Cunningham clean up on in the future.
Moore (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against New York.
Moore will miss Saturday's game while attending to a personal matter, and his next opportunity to play will be Thursday against the Celtics. Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland should see a slight uptick in playing time due to Moore's absence.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Won't play Saturday
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Thompson (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Thompson will miss his second straight game Saturday, though this time it's due to a groin injury. The Pistons have an extended break until their next game against the Celtics on Thursday, so it's possible Thompson returns for that game. Ron Holland and Simone Fontecchio should see extended playing time off the bench Saturday due to Thompson's absence.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Questionable to play Saturday
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Thompson (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against New York.
Thompson was sidelined for Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to an illness. He doesn't appear to be under the weather anymore, but he is iffy to play Saturday due to left adductor soreness. If Thompson is unable to play, Ron Holland and Simone Fontecchio would likely see an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Pistons' Bobi Klintman: Remains out for Saturday
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Klintman (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Klintman has yet to make his season debut due to a right calf injury. There's no timetable for his return, though his next chance to suit up will come in Thursday's game against Boston.
Pistons' Simone Fontecchio: Disappointing season continues
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Fontecchio registered four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in 11 minutes during Wednesday's 130-120 loss to the Celtics.
Fontecchio continues to play limited minutes off the bench, having exceeded 20 minutes only twice in the past two weeks. His production has subsequently suffered, as he is averaging just 6.4 points and 1.2 three-pointers in 18.0 minutes per game across the first 22 games. There is a chance he lands a meaningful role if the Pistons opt to throw in the towel. Until then, he is likely to remain on the fringes of relevance.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Unproductive again in loss
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Stewart logged two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 130-120 loss to the Celtics.
Stewart continues to produce very little, having now scored single digits in seven straight games. Although Jalen Duren has also struggled, Stewart has been unable to make the most of what could have been an unexpected opportunity. While his role should remain relatively consistent, Stewart's lack of per-minute upside will likely limit what he can deliver on a nightly basis.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Poor performance Wednesday
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Hardaway notched two points (1-2 FG) and three rebounds over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 130-120 loss to the Celtics.
Hardaway struggled again Wednesday, scoring no more than 10 points for the eighth time in the past nine games. He continues to start for the Pistons but has been a non-factor in the majority of games. In 21 appearances, he has averaged a mere 9.7 points and 1.9 three-pointers in 27.5 minutes per game.
Thompson will be held out of Wednesday's game against Boston due to medical conditioning management.
Thompson logged 14 minutes Tuesday against the Bucks, scoring eight points with five rebounds, one assist and one block. However, he's not yet been cleared to play in both halves of back-to-back sets after suffering from blood clots in March, which resulted in him getting off to a delayed start to the season. Ron Holland and Simone Fontecchio are candidates to pick up a few minutes in Thompson's absence.
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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.
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Three rejections in Tuesday's loss
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Duren recorded 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 128-107 loss to Milwaukee.
The third-year center has seen his court time and production take a step back this season, but Duren is at least making an impact at the defensive end. In 12 games since returning from a minor ankle injury he's recorded multiple rejections five times, averaging 9.6 points, 9.2 boards, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 24.3 minutes while shooting 63.9 percent from the floor.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Hits for team-high 23 in return
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Cunningham finished Tuesday's 128-107 loss to the Bucks with 23 points (9-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-6 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal over 33 minutes.
A hip issue had cost Cunningham four of the prior five games, but the fourth-year guard looked healthy Tuesday as he led the Pistons in scoring. The 23-year-old has drained multiple threes in nine straight appearances dating back to Nov. 10, averaging 24.2 points, 9.6 assists, 6.9 boards, 2.9 threes, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks over that stretch while shooting 41.9 percent from beyond the arc.
