Sasser isn't in the starting five for Saturday's Game 1 against the Knicks.
Cade Cunningham will reclaim his starting spot from Sasser after sitting out Detroit's regular-season finale. Sasser has averaged 8.7 points, 2.1 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 13.9 minutes across his previous 10 appearances coming off the bench.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Double-double in season finale
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Sasser registered 18 points (7-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, 10 assists and two steals in 43 minutes during Sunday's 140-133 overtime loss to the Bucks.
There was nothing on the line for either team in the regular-season finale. In his first start of 2024-25, Sasser wound up being the only member of Detroit's starting five to score in double digits -- or even play more than 23 minutes -- en route to his first double-double of the campaign. Sasser was a healthy scratch for the two games prior, which may not bode well for his role when the Pistons begin their playoff run Saturday against the Knicks.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Starting against Milwaukee
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Sasser is in the Pistons' starting lineup against the Bucks on Sunday.
With Cade Cunningham (knee) sidelined, Sasser will make his first start of the season. He was a healthy scratch in the Pistons' last two games but should get an extended run in Sunday's regular-season finale.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Scores eight in loss
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Sasser recorded eight points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists and one rebound across 10 minutes during Monday's 127-117 loss to the Kings.
Sasser made three shots for the third consecutive game Monday. The 24-year-old has primarily been a secondary, end-of-the-bench contributor for the Pistons this season but has shown flashes of his scoring ability. Sasser posted back-to-back 20-point performances on March 23 and 25, helping him average 11.3 points on 50.0 percent shooting in 17.4 minutes over his last seven outings.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Good to go against Toronto
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Sasser (suspension) is available for Friday's game versus the Raptors, Natalie Kerwin of FanDuel Sports Network Detroit reports.
Sasser will return to action Friday after being suspended for Detroit's previous contest due to his role in an on-court altercation in Sunday's loss to Minnesota. Sasser should continue to function as a bench option in the Pistons' backcourt against Toronto.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Suspended one game
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The NBA announced Tuesday that Sasser has been issued a one-game suspension for his role in an on-court altercation that occurred in the second quarter of Sunday's 123-104 loss to the Timberwolves.
Sasser was one of five players (three Pistons, two Timberwolves) ejected after the incident, and all five involved will serve suspensions. Along with Sasser, Ron Holland will be suspended for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, while Isaiah Stewart will serve a two-game ban. Sasser had averaged 13.5 points, 2.5 assists, 2.5 three-pointers and 1.8 rebounds in 19.3 minutes over the Pistons' last four games, but he is likely at risk of losing his spot in the rotation once Cade Cunningham (calf) is cleared to play again.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Ejected Sunday
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Sasser was ejected in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Sasser was ejected along with Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland, Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo, as a verbal altercation between Reid and Holland turned physical. Sasser will finish the game with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two assists and one rebound across six minutes. Dennis Schroder and Daniss Jenkins will likely shoulder the workload at point guard the rest of the way.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Career-high 27 points in victory
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Sasser produced 27 points (9-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 122-96 victory over the Spurs.
Sasser led the Pistons with a game- and career-high mark in points while coming off the bench Tuesday. The 24-year-old has played at least 20 minutes in each of the club's last two outings due to Cade Cunningham (calf) being sidelined. Sasser has accumulated 47 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals across 52 total minutes in those two games. The second-year combo guard could carve out a more prominent role off the bench after this stretch considering he had averaged only seven minutes per game across seven appearances since the All-Star break entering Sunday's win over New Orleans.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Reaches 20 points off bench
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Sasser chipped in 20 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Sunday's 136-130 win over the Pelicans.
Sasser had a strong outing from deep Sunday, connecting on a trio of threes while finishing as one of three Pistons with 20 or more points in a winning effort. Sasser posted his second-highest scoring total of the season, finishing behind only his season high of 22 points recorded Nov. 27.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Gets garbage-time run
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Sasser recorded one assist while playing the final 2:27 of Tuesday's 123-103 win over Washington.
Sasser made a rare appearance during garbage time, the first time he has touched the floor in the past four games. The arrival of Dennis Schroder prior to the trade deadline put an end to any hopes Sasser had of playing a meaningful role. He has appeared in just seven of Detroit's past 14 games, averaging 5.0 points and 1.6 assists in 7.8 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Logs 21 minutes in win
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Sasser tallied eight points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three assists and one rebound in 21 minutes in Wednesday's 117-97 win over the Celtics.
Sasser saw extended playing time Wednesday with Dennis Schroder (ankle) unavailable. The 24-year-old has seen his minutes dwindle since the Pistons acquired Schroder, not appearing in four of the previous six games. With the Pistons in a surprise playoff push but also dealing with injuries, it remains to be seen whether or not Sasser will consistently be in J.B. Bickerstaff's rotation.
Sasser supplied 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-4 3Pt) in 11 minutes during Tuesday's 132-92 win over the Bulls.
Sasser moved back into the rotation, scoring double digits for just the ninth time in 42 games. The addition of Dennis Schroder prior to the trade deadline resulted in Sasser sitting out the previous game. While it was good to see him back on the court, it is likely this was due to the fact the Pistons' lead exceeded 40 points at the half.
Sasser finished Monday's 110-91 loss to the Cavaliers with 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five assists and one steal in 19 minutes.
Sasser made a rare splash off the bench in this contest, but he remains off the fantasy radar in most formats. He's averaging 14.7 minutes in 14 January appearances to go with 5.9 points, 2.6 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers.
Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Drains season-high five threes
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Sasser totaled 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 22 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 113-98 victory over the Nets.
The second-year guard set a new season high in made threes while posting his best scoring performance since he erupted for 22 points against Memphis on Nov. 27. Sasser has seen his workload increase with Jaden Ivey (lower leg) out of action, but Wednesday was the first time he really took advantage. Over the prior three contests, he'd scored a total of just nine points while going 1-for-11 from beyond the arc.
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