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Pistons see potential in former two-way guard after career night against Bulls

<a href="/nba/players/daniss_jenkins/675689">Daniss Jenkins</a>’ breakout season is unfolding right before our eyes, and the Detroit Pistons are beginning to reap the rewards of his steady rise. What

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The Detroit Pistons kept the good times rolling in the new year with a 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls. <a href="/nba/players/isaiah_stewart/677774">Isaiah Stewart</a> used a consistent night from the paint to step up for the Pistons with a team-leading 31 points.

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The Detroit Pistons registered a 108-93 home win against the Chicago Bulls, as <a href="/nba/players/isaiah_stewart/677774">Isaiah Stewart</a> scored a career-high 31 points on 14-for-17 shooting from the field.

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Deapite dealing with another shorthanded roster, the Detroit Pistons have not lost their momentum. They are now on a three-game winning streak after defeating the Chicago Bulls 108-93 on Wednesday night.

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Even with starters Cade Cunningham (right wrist), Tobias Harris (left hip) and Jalen Duren (right ankle) out of action, the Detroit Pistons picked up their third straight win with Wednesday's 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

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<a href="/nba/players/isaiah_stewart/677774">Isaiah Stewart</a> poured in a career-high 31 points and the host Detroit Pistons pulled away from the Chicago Bulls to win 108-93 on Wednesday. Stewart made 14 of 17 field-goal attempts while easily surpassing his previous high of 26 points.

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With <a href="/nba/players/isaiah_stewart/677774">Isaiah Stewart</a> earning Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month honors for December, it’s time his impact is properly recognized. Averaging

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It was the perfect way to start a six-game home stretch, and the Detroit Pistons want to keep that momentum going. A convincing 121-90 victory over the

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<div class="lzy loading it-standard_wide"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="Pistons’ Reggie Miller believes Cade Cunningham should be in MVP conversation" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_640,w_1600,x_0,y_74/c_fill,f_auto,h_320,q_auto,w_800/v1/m/6/c/6c5b5ebdaaccac209e30e4adf8d1d417c4c9f58b/Pistons-star-Cade-Cunningham.jpg"></div>
<h2><a href='/nba/articles/pistons_reggie_miller_believes_cade_cunningham_should_be_in_mvp_conversation/s1_17113_43296105'>Pistons’ Reggie Miller believes Cade Cunningham should be in MVP conversation</a></h2>

The Detroit Pistons have been in a stellar vein of form ever since the season started, perched at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 27-9 record.

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<div class="lzy loading it-standard_wide"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="Pistons Homestand Could Prove Detroit Can’t Be Overlooked" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_410,w_1024,x_0,y_78/c_fill,f_auto,h_320,q_auto,w_800/v1/m/f/b/fbae431c66183713288193170afd6705928ade8c/USATSI_27939224_168420889_lowres-1024x683.jpg"></div>
<h2><a href='/nba/articles/pistons_homestand_could_prove_detroit_cant_be_overlooked/s1_17201_43295305'>Pistons Homestand Could Prove Detroit Can’t Be Overlooked</a></h2>

The Detroit Pistons aren’t just stacking wins — they’re entering a homestand that could define how seriously they’re taken moving forward. After stumbling through a rough patch that saw them lose three of four games, the Pistons responded with two statement wins against Eastern Conference contenders.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/pistons_embrace_right_mindset_ready_for_bulls/s1_17045_43295048'>Pistons embrace &#39;right mindset,&#39; ready for Bulls</a></h2>

The Detroit Pistons delivered a statement victory in the opener of a six-game homestand and the Eastern Conference leaders look to continue their Central Division dominance when they host the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/pistons_keep_checking_off_milestones_behind_cade_cunningham_jb_bickerstaff/s1_17038_43287249'>Pistons keep checking off milestones behind Cade Cunningham, JB Bickerstaff</a></h2>

<a href="/nba/players/cade_cunningham/705269">Cade Cunningham</a> is playing the best basketball of his career and steering the Pistons to the top of the Eastern Conference, and he’s quick to credit one steady presence behind the scenes.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/pistons_bench_player_goes_off_for_21_points_in_a_single_quarter/s1_127_43286994'>Pistons bench player goes off for 21 points in a single quarter</a></h2>

The St. John’s product came into the game averaging just 7.0 points per contest as a backup point guard.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/cavs_let_statement_game_slip_away_fall_short_vs_pistons/s1_17038_43286277'>Cavs let statement game slip away, fall short vs. Pistons</a></h2>

The Cavaliers failed a test they knew was coming. This was a game Cleveland needed, and one it let get away. Against a physical Pistons group sitting atop the East, the Cavs couldn’t hold the paint, couldn’t finish possessions, and ultimately couldn’t close in a 114-110 home loss that felt avoidable and aggravating.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/when_will_jalen_duren_return_pistons_announce_injury_update_on_star/s1_17730_43281731'>When Will Jalen Duren Return? Pistons Announce Injury Update on Star</a></h2>

Thursday was tough for the Detroit Pistons. They lost 112-118 to the Miami Heat in their home arena. But the team also lost its star center, <a href="/nba/players/jalen_duren/738527">Jalen Duren</a>, to a right ankle sprain.

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<div class="lzy loading it-standard_wide"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="Pistons share injury updates on Harris, Duren, LeVert" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_800,w_2000,x_0,y_152/c_fill,f_auto,h_320,q_auto,w_800/v1/m/6/e/6e13e699e05ffb23fd78269c2492a7b8e6ff6a46/dec-30-2025-los-angeles-california-usa-detroit.jpg"></div>
<h2><a href='/nba/articles/pistons_share_injury_updates_on_harris_duren_levert/s1_14822_43281197'>Pistons share injury updates on Harris, Duren, LeVert</a></h2>

The Pistons have issued updates on a trio of injured players, making the following announcements on Saturday (Twitter link): Forward <a href="/nba/players/tobias_harris/193327">Tobias Harris</a> has been diagnosed with a left hip sprain and will be reevaluated in two weeks.

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<div class="lzy loading it-standard_wide"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="Jalen Duren Injury Update: Latest on Pistons Star’s Status and Expected Return Timeline" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_480,w_1200,x_0,y_91/c_fill,f_auto,h_320,q_auto,w_800/v1/m/e/e/eefd2273e99aafb4e78cb5da77abdf1f036d8671/USATSI_25056838.jpg"></div>
<h2><a href='/nba/articles/jalen_duren_injury_update_latest_on_pistons_stars_status_and_expected_return_timeline/s1_17730_43276569'>Jalen Duren Injury Update: Latest on Pistons Star’s Status and Expected Return Timeline</a></h2>

The Miami Heat handed the Detroit Pistons their third loss in the last four games on Thursday. Little Caesars Arena relished <a href="/nba/players/cade_cunningham/705269">Cade Cunningham</a> for 40 minutes, chipping in 31 points in their 112-118 defeat.

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