Heading into Monday evening’s recreation in opposition to the Miami Warmth, the Detroit Pistons deliberate to play only one starter. Veteran ahead Tobias Harris has been dominated out with a thumb damage. All different gamers within the common beginning 5 weren’t listed on the damage report.
Nevertheless, moments earlier than the Pistons took on the Warmth, the beginning lineup modified. Veteran Malik Beasley was recalled. He was changing younger veteran Jaden Ivey, who was thought-about a late withdrawal.
Based on the Pistons, Ivey is coping with left knee soreness.
Jaden Ivey (left knee soreness) is out tonight.
– Pistons PR (@Pistons_PR) December 17, 2024
Monday’s recreation marks solely the second absence this yr for Ivey. He missed his first recreation of the season on November 18, when the Pistons performed the Milwaukee Bucks on the street. Since then, he has began and performed the final 13 video games.
Throughout that stretch, Ivey produced 16 factors on 41 p.c taking pictures from the sector. Whereas hitting 5 threes per recreation, Ivey made 38 p.c of his pictures from lengthy vary.
Heading into the 2024-25 NBA season, many have questioned Ivey’s match alongside start line guard Cade Cunningham. By means of 25 video games of motion, it is secure to say the veteran has silenced the doubters.
Total, Ivey averaged 17 factors on 44 p.c taking pictures from the sector. His three-point proportion improved to 37 p.c on 5 makes an attempt per recreation. Along with his scoring, Ivey dished out 4 assists per recreation whereas grabbing 4 rebounds per recreation.
The 22-year-old will take the evening off because the Pistons look to earn their eleventh win of the yr in opposition to the Warmth.
