Isaiah Stewart To Return For Game 1
Isaiah Stewart (knee) is set to return after a two-game absence on Saturday against the New York Knicks. The big man has recently experienced inflammation in his right knee and did not play in the team's last two regular-season games. Stewart and starting center Jalen Duren will face a tough challenge in the first-round series against Karl-Anthony Towns. In four regular-season matchups with the Knicks, Stewart managed only 3.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game in 22.5 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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Isaiah Stewart In Danger Of Missing Another Game Thursday
Isaiah Stewart (knee) is considered questionable for Thursday's Game 6 against the New York Knicks. He has been out since Game 2 of the series due to inflammation in his right knee and may sit out another contest. Jalen Duren has had a large workload during Stewart's absence, averaging 35.0 minutes a night over the last four games. He has finished with single-digit points in back-to-back games, but Duren still averages a double-double for the series with 10.0 points and 11.6 rebounds. With Stewart out, Paul Reed had notched 3.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game as Duren's backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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Isaiah Stewart Uncertain For Game 5
Isaiah Stewart (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with the Knicks. He was on the floor for Game 1, finishing with two points, five boards, and two blocks. However, the veteran has missed the last three games. If Stewart is unavailable for a fourth-straight contest, Dennis Schroder and Malik Beasley should see more action from off the bench, with the duo combining for 19 points in Game 4.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Detroit Pistons forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart Questionable For Sunday's Game
Isaiah Stewart (knee) is questionable for Sunday's postseason meeting with the Knicks. He logged 18 minutes in Game 1. Unfortunately, the 23-year-old has been burdened by left knee inflammation, costing him the last two games of the series. If Stewart can get back on the floor for Game 4, Tim Hardaway Jr., coming off a 24-point effort, should remain in the starting lineup. Dennis Schroder, who had 18 points in Game 4, will likely also stay more involved.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Detroit Pistons forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart Remains Out For Game 3
Isaiah Stewart (knee) will not suit up for Game 3 against the New York Knicks on Thursday. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out. It is uncertain whether Stewart will be able to participate in the series going forward. Jalen Duran, who has averaged 9.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks across the first two games, will handle the majority of the workload at center, with Paul Reed serving as his backup off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Detroit Pistons forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
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