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NYK • Center • #23
10 days ago
The Knicks decided to hold Robinson out on Wednesday against the Thunder since it was the second leg of a back-to-back, but he will return to help his team battle Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
10 days ago
Hart has a lower back contusion, so this doesn’t seem like a major concern. If he were to miss this game, that would likely mean more minutes and usage for Landry Shamet.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
10 days ago
Rollins didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but he did provide solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Starting for the injured Kevin Porter Jr. (knee), Rollins’ 12 assists were the most in a game for him since November 20, when he dished out a career-high 14 against the 76ers. Rollins played 33 minutes against the Hawks, with Milwaukee’s lack of point guard depth contributing to his playing more than the other four starters. The Bucks play twice more during Week 19, starting with the Jazz on Saturday.
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #13
10 days ago
Dieng’s 14 points in Wednesday’s defeat weren’t a shocking development. However, fantasy managers likely hoped to get more from him in the other relevant categories. Dieng’s fantasy value has remained low, but he’s a player for whom the Bucks will likely attempt to find more playing time during the final weeks of the regular season. He started and played 26 minutes on Wednesday, with his playing time taking a hit because the game was a blowout.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
10 days ago
Wednesday’s game was one that the Bucks needed, as they trailed Atlanta by four games for the final play-in spot. Unfortunately for Giannis and co., they were on the wrong end of a blowout at home. Of importance to fantasy managers was that Antetokounmpo played 25 minutes, matching his number in Monday’s loss to the Celtics. The concern now is what happens if the Bucks fall even further off the pace for a play-in spot, especially if that were to happen during the playoff weeks in fantasy leagues.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
10 days ago
While he made four three-pointers on Wednesday, Anunoby needed 13 attempts to hit that number. The good news for managers in category leagues was that he produced three steals and two blocks, the first time he’s recorded at least five defensive contributions since a January 28 win over the Raptors. The Knicks play two more games in Week 19, starting with the Nuggets on Friday.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
10 days ago
The Thunder’s ability to rotate multiple players onto Brunson throughout Wednesday’s game led to him having one of his poorer offensive efforts of the season. However, he recorded a season-high 15 assists, just over a month after dishing out 13 in a win over the Lakers. There aren’t many teams with the perimeter personnel Oklahoma City boasts, and Brunson doesn’t shoot the ball as poorly as he did on Wednesday very often. He’ll look to bounce back on Friday in Denver.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
10 days ago
While Towns only attempted eight shots on the night, his work on the glass was a big reason why the Knicks had a chance to send Wednesday’s game into overtime. He grabbed nine offensive rebounds, more than compensating for the Knicks not having Mitchell Robinson (ankle). The Knicks now hit the road for five games, starting with the Nuggets on Friday. They’ll need a similar performance from KAT, who has played arguably his best basketball of the season since the All-Star break.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
10 days ago
With Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) unavailable, Rollins is back in the Bucks’ starting lineup. The change raises his fantasy ceiling, as Rollins will need to log significant minutes due to the lack of depth at point guard.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIL • Point Guard • #
11 days ago
KPJ is listed on the injury report with right knee swelling, which is the same knee that he tore his meniscus in, which forced him to miss a month early on this season. This is certainly a situation worth monitoring since it could lead to a multi-game absence. Ryan Rollins will return to the starting unit in his stead.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center • #23
11 days ago
As expected, Robinson will be unavailable after playing in Tuesday’s game against Toronto. Karl-Anthony Towns will continue to fill the bulk of the minutes at center, with Ariel Hukporti slotting in as the backup for this game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #3
11 days ago
Hart entered Tuesday in a bit of a slump, having shot 12-of-36 from the field over the last three games. He cleaned that up in Toronto, shooting 6-of-7 from the field while recording a solid overall stat line. Three-point shooting can be an issue at times due to nerve damage in his right hand, but Hart entered Tuesday making over 38 percent of his attempts.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
11 days ago
The Knicks are a better basketball team when Anunoby comes out aggressive on the offensive end of the floor, and that was the case on Tuesday. He shot 5-of-6 from the field in the first quarter, scoring 14 points. The downside was that Anunoby’s numbers in the final three quarters were limited, and he did not record any defensive stats. However, that has not been the norm for him this season, so fantasy managers don’t have anything to worry about.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
11 days ago
Since the All-Star break, Towns has recorded five double-doubles in seven appearances. During the first half of Tuesday’s game, the Knicks’ center was on pace to record a triple-double, but the assist production tailed off after halftime. Towns will need to come through with a similar effort against the Thunder on Wednesday, especially with Mitchell Robinson (two points, 10 rebounds and two steals) appearing unlikely to be available.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
11 days ago
Brunson finished with his seventh double-double of the season, hitting double digits in assists for the first time since a February 1 win over the Lakers. The Knicks’ guard had to deal with Scottie Barnes for most of Tuesday’s victory, and the Raptors also threw Jamal Shead at him. But Brunson still managed to get to his spots when it mattered most, shooting 4-of-7 from the field in the fourth quarter to help close out the win. The Knicks return home to host the Thunder on Wednesday in another high-profile matchup.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
12 days ago
Rollins was moved to the bench on Monday, the first time that he hasn’t started a game since December 26. And he had a rough night, shooting 1-of-6 from two and 1-of-5 from beyond the arc. Given how well Rollins has played for most of this season, fantasy managers should not be too concerned about Monday’s stat line. The concern is the playing time, as the 24 minutes were the fewest for Rollins since that December 26 loss to the Grizzlies.
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #13
12 days ago
Dieng was inserted into the Bucks’ starting lineup on Monday, the second start that he’s made since being acquired at the February trade deadline. While the final stat line was decent, Dieng did not do enough to affect fantasy basketball truly. With Dieng starting and Giannis Antetokounmpo returning from a calf strain, there was no room in the rotation for Kyle Kuzma. Monday’s game was the first this season that Kuzma has not appeared in despite being active.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
12 days ago
Having missed five weeks with a strained right calf, the second time this season that he’s suffered that injury, Antetokounmpo was under a minutes limit on Monday. He played 25 minutes against the Celtics, and the fact that the game was a blowout also factored into Giannis’ playing time. The Bucks were above .500 without their best player, but the team’s chemistry appeared off on Monday, an unsurprising development due to the lack of practice time. Antetokounmpo will look to bounce back on Wednesday against the Hawks.
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #13
12 days ago
The big news for Milwaukee is that Giannis is back in the lineup after missing over a month with a strained calf. His return means that Kyle Kuzma will head to the bench. The other change to the lineup is Dieng, who replaces Ryan Rollins.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
12 days ago
Giannis is good to go for Monday’s game, which will be his first since January 23. During his pregame availability, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said that he expects the former league MVP to be under a minutes restriction, but did not provide an exact number. Giannis’s return means that Kyle Kuzma will come off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NYK • Center • #23
12 days ago
Robinson, who logged 15 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Spurs, has yet to play both games of a back-to-back this season. Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Knicks, who host the Thunder the following night. If he plays in Toronto, fantasy managers should operate under the assumption that Robinson won’t be available on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
13 days ago
Giannis last played on January 23, so he’ll surely face a minutes restriction in his first game back in over a month. Antetokounmpo’s return should mean less run for Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis, but managers rostering Kuz or Portis shouldn’t drop them immediately.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Point Guard • #13
13 days ago
Rollins provided solid value in the rebound and assist categories, continuing to be a solid option for category league managers. The Bucks’ guard continues to hover around the top-50, providing slightly greater value in eight-cat leagues than nine-cat. When Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) returns is unknown, but Rollins’ fantasy value should be fine regardless of what happens with the former league MVP.
MIL • Shooting Guard • #24
13 days ago
Thomas’ point output was solid, but most of his damage was done at the foul line. The Bucks guard made eight of his ten free throws, but he shot just 2-of-7 from inside the arc. Thomas’ three assists were the most in a game for him since joining the Bucks; he clearly understands his strengths, it’s just a matter of how accurately Cam shoots the basketball.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
13 days ago
Portis shot the ball reasonably well on Sunday, but that was the lone positive for him and the Bucks. Milwaukee was on the wrong end of a 27-0 run that spanned the third and fourth quarters, going from leading by as much as 16 to getting run out of the United Center. Portis has a higher fantasy ceiling despite coming off the bench due to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf strain. The Bucks open a four-game Week 19 on Monday against the Celtics.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
13 days ago
Towns didn’t do much scoring on Sunday, but his ability to use mismatches to his advantage was critical. The Spurs put a smaller defender on KAT for most of the game, having Victor Wembanyama guard Josh Hart to allow him to take on a “center field” role. Towns may not have punished the Spurs as a scorer as often as possible, but he did grab five offensive rebounds and help extend a few other positions through his hustle. While fantasy managers would have hoped for a more robust stat line from Towns, he deserves praise for his role in Saturday’s victory.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
13 days ago
After totaling seven assists in his prior two appearances, Brunson hit that number in Sunday’s blowout of the Spurs. While he did start slowly on offense, the Knicks guard’s first stint on the floor without being guarded by San Antonio’s Stephon Castle got him going. Brunson would score 11 points in the first quarter, and his teammates helped pick up the slack in the next three periods.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
13 days ago
Anunoby didn’t have a prolific afternoon on offense, but his work on the defensive end of the floor was critical in the Knicks’ 114-89 victory. He spent most of the game guarding Victor Wembanyama, and he was able to get under the 7-foot-4 phenom and make life difficult. Anunoby recorded a complete stat line against the Spurs, and the steals and blocks numbers don’t tell the full story of his defensive impact. The Knicks play four games in Week 19.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #25
13 days ago
Bridges had an outstanding afternoon in one of the Knicks’ most impressive wins of the season. Efficient offensively, he also racked up a season-high five steals. While his category league value has remained high throughout the season, Bridges’ performances in high-profile games have not always been up to par. That wasn’t an issue on Sunday, much to the delight of Knicks fans and fantasy managers. The Bulls play four games in Week 19, starting with the Raptors on Tuesday.
MIL • Small Forward and Power Forward • #
14 days ago
Added to the Bucks’ injury report late Sunday morning, Antetokounmpo is officially out. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as Thanasis is rarely in the Bucks’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Small Forward and Power Forward • #
14 days ago
A late addition to the Bucks’ injury report, Thanasis’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball. He is not a consistent rotation player, so there’s no reason to roster him in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
14 days ago
Antetokounmpo is not ready to return to action after suffering his second right calf strain of the season in late January. His continued absence means that Kyle Kuzma will stay in the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Point Guard • #13
15 days ago
The good news for fantasy managers is that Rollins made more than half of his shot attempts. However, he recorded more turnovers (five) than assists (four), with backcourt partner Kevin Porter Jr. (11/6/10/1/1 with one three-pointer) being far more efficient as a playmaker. However, even with Friday’s performance, Rollins has been an excellent fantasy option over the past month as the Bucks continue to play without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
15 days ago
Kuzma has scored at least 17 points in three consecutive games, with Friday’s being the first in which he shot over 50 percent from the field. While he remains an uninspiring option for managers in category leagues, Kuzma is worth a look in points leagues as long as the Bucks are without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks play their final game of Week 18 on Sunday against the Bulls, who have lost 11 straight. That could be a good matchup for Kuzma.
MIL • Center • #33
15 days ago
Turner had a solid night shooting the basketball, making four of his seven three-point attempts, but most of his damage was done during the first half. The Bucks’ center scored 18 of his 19 points before halftime, and he offered minimal value outside of points and three-pointers. While Turner played more minutes than backup Jericho Sims (2/4/1 in 23 minutes) on Friday, his lackluster production remains a concern for fantasy managers.
NYK • Shooting Guard • #44
15 days ago
Shamet continues to provide the Knicks with solid production off the bench. After a rough night in Cleveland ended a run of three straight games in double figures, he got back on track in Milwaukee, shooting 5-of-7 from beyond the arc. Offensively, Shamet is mainly an option in extremely deep leagues for managers needing three-pointers. Outside of fantasy basketball, he’s played well enough to lock down his place within Mike Brown’s rotation.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
15 days ago
Towns recorded another double-double on Friday. While the Knicks center did not have a prolific night offensively, the team’s ball movement ensured that everyone was taken care of offensively. Seven Knicks scored in double figures as the team won by a 127-98 final score. Towns should face far greater resistance on Sunday when the Knicks host the Spurs in their final game of Week 18.
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
15 days ago
Since his return from a toenail injury, Anunoby struggled with inconsistency, reaching double figures in just one of the four games played. He got untracked in Milwaukee, shooting 80 percent from the field overall. Anunoby scored the Knicks’ first nine points to open the second half, and he made five of his seven attempts on the night. When Anunoby is aggressive on offense, the Knicks are a far more dangerous team, and it also boosts his fantasy value.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
15 days ago
Brunson and the Knicks jumped the Bucks early on Friday. He scored 22 of the Knicks’ 38 first-quarter points, and New York would score 39 more in the second. Due to the game being a blowout, Brunson only needed to play 31 minutes in Milwaukee. That extra rest could come in handy on Sunday, as the Knicks host the Spurs in their final game of Week 18.
MIL • Center • #33
17 days ago
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers had some interesting comments before Wednesday’s game, saying that Turner was not under a minutes restriction in his first games back from a calf strain. He played 24 minutes against the shorthanded Cavaliers, while Jericho Sims (11 points, 11 rebounds and two assists) played 29 off the bench. Rebounding may have had more to do with the minutes split than Turner’s recent calf strain, as Sims offers more production in that area. There’s no need to add Sims yet, and those who have Turner rostered are likely stuck at this point in the season. But this is a situation that merits watching.
Source: Jim Owczarski
MIL • Point Guard • #13
17 days ago
Milwaukee’s starting backcourt of Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr. was excellent in the team’s home wins over Miami and Cleveland to begin Week 18. Rollins’ nine assists on Wednesday were the most in a game for him since February 3, when he recorded ten in a win over the Bulls. And over the past month, Rollins has provided second-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. He should be rostered in more than 65 percent of Yahoo! leagues, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) still out.
MIL • Point Guard • #
17 days ago
After dropping 32 points and a robust stat line in Tuesday’s win over the Heat, Porter produced another excellent performance in Wednesday’s win over Cleveland. Over the past month, the Bucks’ guard has been a top-5 player in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. Rostered in 77 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Porter should be picked up in any shallow league where he remains available.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
18 days ago
Portis entered Tuesday’s game in a bit of a slump from beyond the arc, shooting 4-of-13 over his prior four games. He was a lot better against the Heat, shooting 5-of-10 on the night and contributing 21 points off the bench. Fantasy managers would have hoped to get more from Portis in the rebounding category, but he’s usually been solid in that area. The Bucks will need a similar performance from him on Wednesday when they host the surging Cavaliers.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
18 days ago
Kuzma got off to a good start on Tuesday, shooting 4-of-7 from the field. Unfortunately for those who have him rostered, the Bucks’ forward cooled off after halftime, and there was also a trip to the locker room with an unspecified injury. Kuzma played 25 minutes, with Bobby Portis scoring 21 points and Ousmane Dieng (11/6/1/2 with three three-pointers) having a good night off the bench. Kuzma’s fantasy value hasn’t been great, but his status as a starter makes him a player worth holding onto in deep leagues.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
18 days ago
Rollins had an excellent fourth quarter, shooting 3-of-4 from the field and recording three assists as the Bucks outscored Miami by a 39-24 margin. The partnership between him and Kevin Porter Jr. has been excellent for fantasy managers since the latter returned to the lineup on February 4. Since that date, Rollins has been a top-25 player in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. Rollins is rostered in 64 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) still out.
MIL • Point Guard • #
18 days ago
After recording an efficient double-double in Sunday’s loss to the Raptors, Porter produced another excellent stat line on Tuesday. He matched his season-high with 32 points, having recorded his last 30-point game in a December 6 loss to the Pistons. Add in the rebounds, assists and “stocks,” with KPJ also producing excellent percentages, and this was an excellent night to have him rostered. The Bucks, who remain without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), play three more games in Week 18, starting with the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
18 days ago
The good news for fantasy managers is that Towns didn’t miss a shot from the field. However, he attempted only five shots and matched that with five turnovers. Give Cleveland credit for its work on the defensive end, but this was a disappointing effort from KAT. While Towns has probably been too much of a lightning rod this season, there are still nights when he puts forth maddening performances like the one he produced in Cleveland. He and the Knicks will look to bounce back on Friday in Milwaukee.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #25
18 days ago
The good news for category league managers is that Bridges recorded a complete stat line on Tuesday. However, he shot 5-of-14 from inside the arc, including a 1-of-6 effort during a third quarter in which the Knicks scored 11 points. Bridges doesn’t need to be a prolific scorer to provide reliable fantasy value, but it would help fantasy managers if he were more consistent on that end of the floor. That can also be said of OG Anunoby (five points, three rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer), who shot 2-of-9 from the field on Tuesday.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
18 days ago
Brunson and the Knicks had a rough night, with things getting especially bad during the third quarter. As a team, New York scored 11 points, and Brunson shot 0-of-5 from the field while scoring just one point. While he’s shot 44.3 percent from the field over the past week, Brunson’s fantasy value has taken a hit, regardless of league format. The Knicks play two more games in Week 18, starting with the Bucks on Friday.
NYK • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #25
20 days ago
Bridges got off to a slow start against the Bulls, shooting 1-of-5 from beyond the arc in the first three quarters. However, he hit a critical three-pointer with 26.6 seconds remaining to extend New York’s lead to six and essentially end the game. The good news for fantasy managers is that Bridges provided solid value in the assist, steal and blocked shot categories. Over the last month, his fantasy value has slipped due to a decrease in three-point production, but Bridges remains a valuable option in category leagues.
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
20 days ago
Brunson didn’t score much in Chicago, but he did dish out 9 assists. The last was on a Mikal Bridges three-pointer with 26.6 seconds remaining that extended New York’s lead to six. Brunson, who made one of his six three-point attempts, didn’t shoot the ball efficiently, but he was good at making plays for others. The Knicks begin a three-game Week 18 on Tuesday against Cleveland in what will be a vital game for tiebreaker purposes.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
20 days ago
For the second straight night, Towns picked up the slack offensively when some of his Knicks teammates could not get going offensively. Having scored at least 21 points in five straight, KAT’s 28 on Sunday were the most in a game for him since he dropped 37 on the Hawks on December 27. The Knicks play three games in Week 18, starting with a critical matchup with the new-look Cavaliers on Tuesday.
MIL • Center • #33
20 days ago
Turner was back in the Bucks’ lineup after a two-game absence due to a strained calf. While no official number was provided beforehand, Turner played 25 minutes against the Raptors. He shot the ball well, but the overall stat line was a bit lean. Jericho Sims (four points, seven rebounds, two assists and one block) moved to the bench, logging 25 minutes. He isn’t a player who should be held onto in most leagues, but Sims will have opportunities as long as Turner’s playing time is restricted.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
20 days ago
Rollins didn’t have the best game shooting the basketball, but he did record a complete stat line on Sunday. The Bucks guard continues to provide excellent fantasy value, threatening the top-50 in nine-cat formats while cracking that threshold in eight-cat. Like Kevin Porter Jr., Rollins will continue to benefit from increased usage as long as the Bucks are without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
MIL • Point Guard • #
20 days ago
While the Bucks’ poor play in the second and third quarters did them in on Sunday, Porter’s performance was excellent as far as fantasy basketball is concerned. He was efficient as a scorer and playmaker, committing one turnover while recording his eighth double-double of the season. As long as Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is out, Porter will boast a higher fantasy ceiling. Milwaukee plays four games in Week 18, starting with the Heat on Tuesday.
NYK • Center • #23
21 days ago
Knicks head coach Mike Brown said before Saturday’s win over the Rockets that he did not expect Robinson to play in Chicago, an unsurprising statement given how the center’s availability has been handled this season. Robinson played 18 minutes on Saturday, finishing with six points and four rebounds. His absence on Sunday frees up minutes for Ariel Hukporti and possibly Jeremy Sochan as well.
Source: Kristian Winfield
NYK • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
21 days ago
The Rockets did an excellent job of keeping Brunson under wraps for the first three quarters, with the Knicks point guard shooting 2-of-8 from the field. Brunson came to life in the fourth, making all four of his shots to help New York erase a deficit that grew to as large as 18 points. He also added three more charges drawn to his league-high tally, showing off his skill as a “below-the-rim rim protector.” Brunson and the Knicks play once more in Week 17, as they visit the Bulls on Sunday.
Source: CJ Fogler
NYK • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
21 days ago
Anunoby had a brutal night in his first game back from a toe injury, scoring eight points on 3-of-13 shooting in Thursday’s loss to the Pistons. He was much sharper against the Rockets, shooting 50 percent from the field while also recording four steals. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns may be the headliners, but the Knicks are at their best when Anunoby is aggressive and efficient as a scorer. He’ll look to end Week 17 on a high note when the Knicks visit the Bulls on Sunday.
NYK • Center and Power Forward • #32
21 days ago
On a night when Jalen Brunson didn’t get going offensively until the fourth quarter, Towns shot 7-of-10 from the field in the first three quarters. KAT was more engaged from the start than he was in Thursday’s loss to the Pistons, a welcome step forward for the 7-footer. Sunday’s matchup with the Bulls should be a good one for Towns and those who have him rostered, but only if he’s aggressive from the start.
NYK • Power Forward • #10
23 days ago
Signed to a contract for the rest of the season at the All-Star break, Sochan made his Knicks’ debut on Thursday. And those who were concerned that his playing time would come at Mohamed Diawara’s (two rebounds, one assist and one steal) expense were proven right, as the rookie was limited to nine minutes. Neither Sochan nor Diawara stands to affect fantasy basketball, but the hope is that one (or both) can provide some defense on the wings. That didn’t happen against the Pistons, who completed their sweep of the regular-season series.