Detroit Pistons Make Decision on Sharpshooter vs Celtics

Wednesday marks Fontecchio’s second absence in a row. He missed Monday’s action between the Pistons and the Los Angeles Clippers. The Pistons collected their eighth win in a row against the visiting Clippers.

Fontecchio’s recent injury occurred during the Pistons’ road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. During the first half, Fontecchio dislocated his finger. The Pistons ruled him out for the remainder of the game. When he left the court, Fontecchio had just appeared in four minutes. He produced two points, one rebound, and one assist during that time.

This year, Fontecchio has appeared in 52 games for the Pistons. Averaging 17 minutes off the bench, the sharpshooter has produced six points per game, shooting 32 percent from three. While he has struggled with his shooting compared to last year, Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff has kept him as a key contributor in the rotation.

Last season, the Pistons acquired Fontecchio at the trade deadline from the Utah Jazz. Over the offseason, Fontecchio became a restricted free agent. While the Pistons extended a qualifying offer to bring him back on a one-year deal, Fontecchio and the organization agreed to a two-year contract worth $16 million.