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Isaiah Stewart could potentially return for the Pistons' matchup against the Clippers on Wednesday.
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Feb 24, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) battles for position with LA Clippers forward Drew Eubanks (15) during the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Feb 24, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) battles for position with LA Clippers forward Drew Eubanks (15) during the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images | David Reginek-Imagn Images

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Entering their Monday night matchup against the Utah Jazz, the Detroit Pistons considered the veteran center Isaiah Stewart to be a late scratch for the evening.

According to the Pistons, Stewart was dealing with a lower back contusion. After getting Tuesday night off, the Pistons are back on the schedule for a Wednesday night matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. There is a good chance Stewart will make his return to the lineup.

The Pistons have upgraded Stewart’s status to probable ahead of their clash with LA. While he’s not guaranteed to suit up, there is a good chance he’s back in the mix.

With Stewart missing Monday’s action, it opened up an opportunity for the Pistons to roll out the veteran center Paul Reed. The young veteran checked in for nearly 17 minutes off the bench and made the most of every opportunity.

Reed went 3-4 from the field to score six points. He also had four rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block as the Pistons dominated Utah by nearly 30 points.

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Dec 26, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) dribbles defended by LA Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

With Stewart potentially back in action, the Pistons would get their key defender back in action to help with rim protection from the second unit. In his last outing against the Brooklyn Nets, Stewart blocked four shots in 14 minutes.

All season long, the 23-year-old big man has embraced the role of being Jalen Duren’s backup after being a starter last season. In his role, Stewart has averaged six points, six rebounds, two assists, and nearly two blocks per game.

The Pistons and the Clippers will battle it out at 10:30 PM ET on Wednesday.

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JUSTIN GRASSO

Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia

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