Game Vitals:
When: Monday, May 3, 7:00 p.m. EST
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Watch: Bally Sports Detroit, NBA League Pass
Odds: Det -2.0
Projected Lineups:
Detroit Pistons (19-45):
Killian Hayes, Josh Jackson, Saddiq Bey, Sekou Doumbouya, Isaiah Stewart
Orlando Magic (20-44):
Cole Anthony, Gary Harris, Dwayne Bacon, Moritz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr.
Pregame Reading:
Rod Beard at the Detroit News wrote about Killian Hayes playing with urgency at the end of the season.
Marlowe Alter, over at the Detroit Free Press, summarized where the Pistons are in the lottery – accompanied by a small explainer about the recent changes to the lottery odds.
DBB’s own Enbiejowiec wrote about Dwane Casey being The Point Guard Whisperer this season.
Saddiq Bey made history against the Hornets:
Saddiq Bey has made at least five 3-pointers in 10 games this season, marking the all-time NBA record for most games with 5+ 3FGM by a rookie. The previous record of nine was held by Stephen Curry (2009-10) and Allen Iverson (1996-97). #Pistons
(via @bball_ref)
— Pistons PR (@Pistons_PR) May 2, 2021
The Athletic’s James Edwards III had some interesting non-reporting reports in the latest Bun and Cardigan podcast.
That should just about do it. Enjoy the tank tonight, y’all.