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Detroit Pistons Have Positive Injury Update on Tobias Harris

Tobias Harris has seen an upgrade on the injury report for the Detroit Pistons' matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Mar 25, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) defends against Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) during the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Mar 25, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) defends against Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) during the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images | David Reginek-Imagn Images

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Just a few days after turning Cade Cunningham into a late scratch against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Detroit Pistons did the same thing for Tobias Harris.

As Harris dealt with right Achilles Tendinopathy, the Pistons decided to downgrade the veteran forward before tipping off against the Cleveland Cavaliers for the fourth and final time during the regular season.

While the sudden absence was concerning, the Pistons don’t seem to believe Harris’ setback will be a long-term issue. After getting a day off on Saturday, the Pistons are slated to pay a visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. According to the official NBA injury report, Harris has been upgraded to probable to play.

Friday’s game was the first time since March 5 Harris missed game action. At the time, Harris missed two games in a row for the first time this season. He returned against the Golden State Warriors on March 8, checking in for 36 minutes. Since then, Harris has been available.

Over the past 10 games he played, Harris has averaged 14 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. He was shooting 47 percent from the field, and knocking down 32 percent from three.

Based on the injury report, it seems there is a good chance Harris is back on the court again for his 74th outing this year, barring any unexpected changes.

After beating the Cavaliers while down three starters, the Pistons are searching for their fourth win in a row. The team is eyeing the Eastern Conference’s fourth seed, which is currently possessed by the Indiana Pacers.

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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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