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MINNEAPOLIS − The Detroit Pistons used a dominant performance from Jalen Duren to blow out the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, 129-108.
They are now on a two-game road trip, starting with the Western Conference 5-seed Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, March 28, at Target Center.
The Pistons' magic number to clinch the 1-seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs is five over the second-place Boston Celtics.
The Timberwolves catch the Pistons without Cade Cunningham, who suffered a collapsed lung injury and will miss his sixth straight game. The Pistons are 4-1 without him. Daniss Jenkins, the former two-way player, will again start at point guard.
Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren has been dominant in 19 games since returning from a two-game suspension, averaging 23.7 points on 66.5% shooting with 11 rebounds.
But Duren could be absent for Saturday's game, as he's questionable due to right knee injury management. Ausar Thompson (right ankle injury management), Tobias Harris (left hip soreness) and Duncan Robinson (right hip strain) also are all questionable. Marcus Sasser (right hip strain) and Caris LeVert (right knee tendinopathy) are both probable.
The Pistons are also down standout backup Isaiah Stewart (calf).
Superstar guard Anthony Edwards (right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome) and Jaden McDaniels (right knee soreness) are both out for the Timberwolves. Top bench guard Ayo Dosunmu (right calf strain) is questionable.
[ Cade Cunningham has collapsed lung; a doctor explains what that means ]
Here's how and what to watch for in tonight's Pistons vs. Timberwolves game, including the TV channel, streaming link, the lineups, injury report and betting odds.
No. The Pistons' superstar remains out after suffering a collapsed lung and is set to be reevaluated next week.
Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Free Press: Both teams will be without their superstar guards. The Pistons' ability to overcome Cunningham's absence, though, largely depends on who else suits up. They'll have a chance if Duren, who has been on a tear since All-Star Weekend, suits up. If they're without Duren and several other starters, it could be a long night even with Edwards sidelined. The pick: Timberwolves 114, Pistons 110.
Injury updates on players on the 15-man roster, as of Friday night.
Injury updates on players on the 15-man roster, as of Friday night.
Here's the projected Pistons-Timberwolves starting lineups:
BOOST: Kevin Huerter finally delivering value for Pistons after trade
Odds provided by BetMGM as of Thursday afternoon.
Full Pistons 82-game schedule for the 2025-26 regular season. Here are the next five games after the Wolves:
Watch our podcast, "The Pistons Pulse," discuss the Cade Cunningham injury fallout, the playoff chase and more:
Contact Omari Sankofa II at [email protected]. Follow him on Bluesky and/or X @omarisankofa.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Cade Cunningham injury update, Pistons vs Timberwolves prediction
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They are now on a two-game road trip, starting with the Western Conference 5-seed Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, March 28, at Target Center.
The Pistons' magic number to clinch the 1-seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs is five over the second-place Boston Celtics.
The Timberwolves catch the Pistons without Cade Cunningham, who suffered a collapsed lung injury and will miss his sixth straight game. The Pistons are 4-1 without him. Daniss Jenkins, the former two-way player, will again start at point guard.
Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren has been dominant in 19 games since returning from a two-game suspension, averaging 23.7 points on 66.5% shooting with 11 rebounds.
But Duren could be absent for Saturday's game, as he's questionable due to right knee injury management. Ausar Thompson (right ankle injury management), Tobias Harris (left hip soreness) and Duncan Robinson (right hip strain) also are all questionable. Marcus Sasser (right hip strain) and Caris LeVert (right knee tendinopathy) are both probable.
The Pistons are also down standout backup Isaiah Stewart (calf).
Superstar guard Anthony Edwards (right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome) and Jaden McDaniels (right knee soreness) are both out for the Timberwolves. Top bench guard Ayo Dosunmu (right calf strain) is questionable.
[ Cade Cunningham has collapsed lung; a doctor explains what that means ]
Here's how and what to watch for in tonight's Pistons vs. Timberwolves game, including the TV channel, streaming link, the lineups, injury report and betting odds.
Is Cade Cunningham playing today?
No. The Pistons' superstar remains out after suffering a collapsed lung and is set to be reevaluated next week.
Pistons vs Timberwolves prediction
Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Free Press: Both teams will be without their superstar guards. The Pistons' ability to overcome Cunningham's absence, though, largely depends on who else suits up. They'll have a chance if Duren, who has been on a tear since All-Star Weekend, suits up. If they're without Duren and several other starters, it could be a long night even with Edwards sidelined. The pick: Timberwolves 114, Pistons 110.
Pistons vs Timberwolves game time
- Matchup: East 1-seed Pistons (53-20) vs. West 5-seed Wolves (45-28).
- Date: Saturday, March 28.
- Time: 5:30 p.m. ET.
- Location: Target Center in Minneapolis.
- Box score.
Pistons vs Timberwolves TV channel
- TV channel: ABC, FanDuel Sports Network Detroit.
- Streaming: ESPN app, Fubo (free trial), FSND app.
- Radio: WDZH 98.7 in Detroit (Pistons radio affiliates).
Pistons injury report vs Timberwolves
Injury updates on players on the 15-man roster, as of Friday night.
- OUT: Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, Bobi Klintman.
- QUESTIONABLE: Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson.
- PROBABLE: Marcus Sasser, Caris LeVert.
Timberwolves injury report vs Pistons
Injury updates on players on the 15-man roster, as of Friday night.
- OUT: Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels.
- QUESTIONABLE: Ayo Dosunmu.
Pistons vs Timberwolves starting lineups today
Here's the projected Pistons-Timberwolves starting lineups:
- Pistons: Daniss Jenkins (PG), Duncan Robinson (G/F), Ausar Thompson (F), Tobias Harris (PF), Jalen Duren (C).
- Timberwolves: Mike Conley (PG), Donte DiVincenzo (G/F), Kyle Anderson (PF), Julius Randle (PF), Rudy Gobert (C).
- Off the bench for the Pistons: Marcus Sasser (G), Caris LeVert (G/F), Kevin Huerter (G/F), Javonte Green (G/F), Ron Holland II (F), Paul Reed (C).
- Off the bench for the Timberwolves: Bones Hyland (G), Terrence Shannon Jr. (F), Naz Reid (C).
BOOST: Kevin Huerter finally delivering value for Pistons after trade
Pistons vs Timberwolves odds
- Spread: TBA
- Total O/U: TBA
- Moneyline: TBA
Odds provided by BetMGM as of Thursday afternoon.
Pistons schedule, upcoming games
Full Pistons 82-game schedule for the 2025-26 regular season. Here are the next five games after the Wolves:
- Monday, March 30: at Oklahoma City Thunder
- Tuesday, March 31: vs. Toronto Raptors
- Thursday, April 2: vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Saturday, April 4: at Philadelphia 76ers
- Monday, April 6: vs. Orlando Magic
Watch our podcast, "The Pistons Pulse," discuss the Cade Cunningham injury fallout, the playoff chase and more:
Contact Omari Sankofa II at [email protected]. Follow him on Bluesky and/or X @omarisankofa.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Cade Cunningham injury update, Pistons vs Timberwolves prediction
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