The Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Sunday night. The winner advances to the Eastern Conference Finals to face the New York Knicks.
The Pistons-Cavaliers series is tied at 3 games apiece, and the deciding game at Little Caesars Arena will determine the fate of both teams.
Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report for Game 7
Injuries, however, are a vital part of each team’s campaign, especially in the postseason, because a healthier, more injury-free team has a better chance of winning the series.
Both teams have players on the injured list heading into Sunday’s crucial encounter. Cleveland has one player on the mend, while Detroit has three players not at full health for the do-or-die clash at 8 p.m. ET.
Detroit Pistons Injury Updates
- Kevin Huerter, G, Day-to-day
- Duncan Robinson, F, Day-to-day
- Caris LeVert, G, Day-to-day
Per Rotowire, Huerter is questionable for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals due to a left adductor strain. The 6-foot-6 guard is a game-time decision (day-to-day) heading into Sunday’s game after missing Game 6. Huerter appeared in Game 5 of the series, playing 3 minutes and recording 1 assist.
Robinson is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game because of lower-back soreness. He missed Game 5 of the Pistons-Cavaliers series but returned in Game 6 on Friday, scoring 14 points off the bench and helping Detroit secure a 115-94 win that tied the series.
Robinson went 4-of-7 from the field and 2-of-3 from the free-throw line, recording 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 20 minutes of action. He has been a vital part of the Pistons’ postseason campaign, starting 11 of 12 games and averaging 11.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals. He has shot 43.9% from the field, including 44.7% from beyond the arc.
LeVert (heel) is also questionable for Sunday’s crucial showdown. The 6-foot-7 Michigan alumnus played 29 minutes off the bench, scoring 8 points on 3-of-7 shooting and adding 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.
His day-to-day status may be precautionary, as LeVert has logged significant minutes in the Pistons-Cavaliers clash.
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Updates
- Larry Nance Jr., F, Day-to-day
Cavaliers forward Nance is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons due to an unspecified short-term illness.
Nance played 2 games in the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Toronto Raptors, but has not played in this series against the Pistons.
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The 33-year-old Wyoming standout could remain on the bench as Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and Dean Wade continue to form the Cavaliers’ primary frontline combo in the series against the Pistons.
Both teams can still revise the health status reports for every player on the injured list before tipoff. They could still play for their respective teams, with their postseason chances on the line.
