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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Scores 18 points Saturday
Malik Beasley finished with 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 111-100 loss to the Magic.Beasley was reinserted into the Detroit Pistons' starting lineup Saturday due to Cade Cunningham being sidelined with a left hip injury. Beasley finished as the Pistons' second-leading scorer behind Jaden Ivey (19) and the former tied Isaiah Stewart for most assists on Detroit. Beasley has scored at least 15 points in each of his last nine games, and over that span, he has averaged 20.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 33.0 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Starting vs. Orlando
Malik Beasley is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Magic.Beasley will get promoted to a starting role due to the absence of Cade Cunningham (hip), and he'll presumably slot in at shooting guard with Jaden Ivey taking over the playmaking duties. Beasley has made three starts this season and is averaging 24.0 points per game while shooting 50 percent from deep in those contests.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Struggles with shot in OT loss
Malik Beasley recorded 16 points (5-15 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 34 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 overtime loss to the Hornets.Beasley had a chance to win the game in regulation for the Detroit Pistons not once, but twice, in the final seconds, but he couldn't sink two attempts from close range. Despite the efficiency issues, Beasley had another strong showing, and he remains a solid fantasy performer regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench. Beasley's streak of games with at least 20 points ended in this loss, but he's riding another streak since he's scored at least 15 points in eight consecutive appearances.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Finds success off bench
Malik Beasley totaled 21 points (8-19 FG, 5-14 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 122-112 loss to the Bulls.Beasley returned to the bench for Monday's clash following the return of Tim Hardaway from a head injury, but the role change had little impact on his production. Beasley ended the night second on his team in scoring behind Cade Cunningham (26 points) despite a tough shooting performance. The Florida State product has now poured in 20 or more points in five straight showings, proving to fantasy managers that he's deserving of a look despite slotting in as a reserve.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Returning to bench
Malik Beasley is not in the Detroit Pistons' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bulls.Beasley started in the Pistons' last three games while Tim Hardaway (head) was sidelined. Over that span, Beasley averaged 24.0 points on 56.3 percent shooting (including 50.0 percent from three on 12.0 3PA/G), 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 34.3 minutes per game. However, Beasley will retreat to the bench Monday as Hardaway makes his return.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Continues to shine in starting role
Malik Beasley tallied 26 points (10-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes in Sunday's 124-104 win over Washington.Beasley extended his 20-point streak to four games Sunday, and he has reached that mark in five of the Detroit Pistons' last six games. He has been in Detroit's starting lineup for three straight games, and his strong play as of late should make it hard for head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to justify moving Beasley back to the bench once Tim Hardaway (head) returns. Over his last six outings, Beasley has averaged 21.7 points on 51.6 percent shooting (including 46.2 percent from three on 10.8 3PA/G), 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 33.4 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Leads Detroit in scoring
Malik Beasley had 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 99-95 win over the Raptors.Beasley carried the Detroit Pistons in scoring and could remain in a starting role for the foreseeable future given the way he's been playing in recent contests. This was his third straight game with at least 20 points, and he has reached that mark in four of his last five outings, averaging 20.8 points and shooting 44.4 percent from three-point range in that span.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Excels in spot start
Malik Beasley amassed 26 points (9-17 FG, 8-16 3Pt), 10 rebounds and four assists over 44 minutes during Wednesday's 127-120 overtime loss to the Bucks.Beasley capitalized on his first start of the season Wednesday by posting a season-high 26 points and 10 rebounds en route to his first double-double of the year. Beasley also continues to be a reliable outside shooter, converting 37.8 percent of his 8.5 three-point attempts per contest.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Starting vs. Milwaukee
Malik Beasley is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.The Detroit Pistons are depleted on the wings, as they won't have Tim Hardaway (head), Jaden Ivey (toe) or Simone Fontecchio (toe) available for this contest. Beasley will get the nod at shooting guard alongside Cade Cunningham and start against his former team.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Ties team high with 21 points
Malik Beasley finished with 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 123-121 overtime win over the Heat.The 27-year-old tied Cade Cunningham for the team high in points while filling in for Tim Hardaway, who went down in the third quarter with a head injury. Beasley posted his second-highest scoring mark of the season, and he has now scored in double figures in three consecutive games. Through 12 regular-season outings, he has averaged 12.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting 35.8 percent from deep across 27.1 minutes per game.