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.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Questionable for Monday
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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' 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' Isaiah Stewart: Off injury report for Game 1
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Stewart (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Knicks.
Stewart missed Detroit's final two regular-season games due to right knee inflammation, though he'll return for the playoffs. The big man has averaged 7.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks across 20.7 minutes per contest in his last 10 outings (one start).
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Out for season finale
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Stewart (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Stewart will miss a second consecutive game, and considering that the Pistons don't have anything to play for in this game, he will rest and aim to get ready for the start of the playoffs April 19. Stewart's absence should open up minutes for Paul Reed as the backup center to Jalen Duren.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Won't play Friday
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Stewart is out for Friday's game versus the Bucks due to right knee inflammation.
Stewart's absence should open up minutes for Paul Reed as the backup center to Jalen Duren. Stewart's next chance to suit up is Sunday's regular-season finale against Milwaukee.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Suiting up Thursday
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Stewart (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Stewart will shake off a questionable tag Thursday due to right knee inflammation. The 23-year-old big man has averaged 8.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.7 blocks across 20.3 minutes per contest in his last 10 appearances (one start).
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Questionable for Thursday
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Stewart (knee) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Stewart is coming off two strong performances, nearing double-doubles in the last two games. However, the veteran big man is in danger of missing Thursday's game against New York due to a knee issue. If Stewart is ruled out, Detroit will likely turn to Jalen Duren and Paul Reed to help pick up the slack in the frontcourt.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Back to bench Monday
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Stewart is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Kings.
After piling up 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 109-103 loss to the Grizzlies, Stewart will revert back to his usual role off the bench in the return of a Jalen Duren (leg). Over his last eight appearances as a reserve, Stewart has averaged 7.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.5 blocks in 17.6 minutes.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Thrives in spot start
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Stewart amassed 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals over 34 minutes during Saturday's 109-103 loss to the Grizzlies.
Stewart returned from a two-game suspension, moving into the starting lineup after Jalen Duren was ruled out due to a leg injury. It was just his fourth time starting this season, and he certainly made the most of his opportunity. He matched his season high with 16 points while bringing his usual tenacity on the defensive end. As long as Duren is sidelined, Stewart should continue to play a sizeable role.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Starting vs. Memphis
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Stewart is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Stewart, who's returning from a two-game suspension, will move to the first unit due to the absence of Jalen Duren (lower leg). The defensive specialist averages 6.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.6 blocks per game across 14 outings since the beginning of March.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Suspended two games
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The NBA announced Tuesday that Stewart has been issued a two-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.
Stewart was one of five players (three Pistons, two Timberwolves) involved for his role in the incident. While all the other four players were assessed one-game bans, Stewart will serve a two-game suspension due in part to his "repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts," per the NBA's statement. While Stewart is sidelined for games Wednesday in Oklahoma City and Friday in Toronto, Paul Reed is likely to enter the rotation as the top backup to starting center Jalen Duren.
Stewart was ejected in the second quarter of Sunday's game against Minnesota, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Stewart was ejected along with Ron Holland, Marcus Sasser, Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid, as a verbal altercation between Reid and Holland turned physical. Stewart will finish the game with zero points (0-2 FG), four rebounds, one assist and one block across seven minutes. Paul Reed will likely see an uptick in playing time the rest of the way due to Stewart being tossed.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Scores nine off bench
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Stewart closed Sunday's 136-130 win over New Orleans with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 19 minutes.
Stewart has been limited in terms of workloads, but he's certainly made the most of his minutes. Over his last five outings, he's been a top-75 player in nine-category formats in just 18.7 minutes per game with averages of 7.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.6 blocks on 78.3 percent shooting from the field.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Swats five shots Sunday
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Stewart amassed five points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and five blocks across 19 minutes during Sunday's 119-112 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Stewart matched his career-high mark of five blocks in just 19 minutes, a mark he's hit three times. Apart from a bump in defensive production, Stewart has been pretty quiet over his last 10 appearances. In that stretch, he has posted averages of 6.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.3 blocks in 18.7 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Will face Clippers
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Stewart (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
As expected, Stewart will play in Wednesday's contest after initially being probable due to a lower back contusion. Stewart hasn't scored in double figures since Feb. 12 (six games).
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Likely to play Wednesday
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Stewart (back) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Stewart didn't play in Monday's win over the Jazz due to a low back contusion, but he is on track to return Wednesday. He has averaged 4.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.5 blocks over 18.5 minutes per game since the All-Star break.
