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Key Detroit Pistons Player Could Miss Action vs Kings

Detroit Pistons rookie Ron Holland is on the injury report for the matchup against the Kings.
Justin Grasso|
Oct 8, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Phoenix Suns center Oso Ighodaro (4) gets trapped by Detroit Pistons forward Ron Holland II (00) and teammate forward Paul Reed (7) at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images
Oct 8, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Phoenix Suns center Oso Ighodaro (4) gets trapped by Detroit Pistons forward Ron Holland II (00) and teammate forward Paul Reed (7) at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images | Dale Young-Imagn Images

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The Detroit Pistons could experience a first-time scenario on Thursday night when they face the Sacramento Kings. The rookie Ron Holland, who has yet to miss action this year, is looking at a potential absence.

According to the official NBA injury report, Holland is listed as questionable for Thursday’s matchup on the road. He is dealing with an illness, according to the Pistons.

If Holland can’t get the nod to play, the Pistons would miss one of their key reserves for the night as they attempt to pick up their third win in a row.

The Pistons entered the 2024-2025 season with high hopes for Holland. Back in June, the Pistons made Holland their fifth-overall draft pick after he wrapped up the final season with the NBA G League Ignite program.

While there were a lot of question marks surrounding Holland, the young forward has earned himself a steady role on an improved Pistons team and has quietly become one of the more productive rookies in the NBA this season.

In 30 games, Holland has averaged six points on 48 percent shooting from the field. His three-ball is still a work in progress, but Holland has already shown offensive growth in other areas.

Along with his scoring, Holland has accounted for three rebounds and nearly one steal per game. As the Pistons strive to be a stellar defensive unit, the rookie has been an important piece to Detroit’s goal.

The Pistons and the Kings will tip-off at 10 PM ET on Thursday night. Holland could end up being a game-time decision for the Pistons.

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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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