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Detroit recalled Klintman from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Tuesday.

Klintman will rejoin the Pistons after logging 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 24 minutes in the Cruise's 135-105 win over the Memphis Hustle on Tuesday. The second-year forward has appeared in just eight games at the NBA level this season, averaging 2.1 points and 2.1 rebounds in 7.5 minutes per contest.

Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Tuesday.

Lanier will return to the Pistons after he played 28 minutes Tuesday in the Cruise's 135-105 victory over the Memphis Hustle, finishing with 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt), two steals, one assist and one block. The rookie will likely be available for the Pistons' next game Thursday against the Wizards but could still find himself outside of the rotation.

Dort posted 18 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 128-92 win over Orlando.

Offensive consistency continues to elude Dort, but he's starting to put together ceiling games a little more often. The 26-year-old forward has drained at least three three-pointers in six of the last 10 games, averaging 10.8 points, 4.8 boards, 2.6 threes, 1.7 assists and 0.8 steals over that stretch while shooting 47.3 percent from beyond the arc.

Holmgren amassed 16 points (7-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 128-92 win over Orlando.

The double-double was the 14th of the season for Holmgren, including four in the last six games. Over that stretch, the 23-year-old center is averaging 16.8 points, 9.3 boards, 2.3 blocks, 1.7 assists and 0.8 threes while shooting 52.9 percent from the floor.

Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 20 points (8-22 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 128-92 win over the Magic.

The reigning MVP stuck around just long enough to reach 20 points for a 121st straight game, checking out of the rout late in the third quarter after draining a pair of free throws. Gilgeous-Alexander is just five games away from tying the all-time NBA record of 126 straight games with 20-plus points set by Wilt Chamberlain from 1961-63 -- a mark he would potentially reach at home against the Bucks on Feb. 12, the final game before the All-Star break. Gilgeous-Alexander has had a couple of near misses over the last month, but since the beginning of January he's averaging 31.1 points, 6.4 assists, 3.9 boards, 1.2 threes and 1.7 combined steals-plus-blocks over 16 games.

Joe provided 22 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one steal in 23 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 128-92 victory over Orlando.

The sixth-year guard led the Thunder in scoring as he tied his season high in points. Joe has found a groove from beyond the arc of late, and over the last five games he's averaging 12.8 points, 3.4 threes, 1.8 boards, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.4 minutes while shooting 42.5 percent from long distance.

Clingan supplied 14 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 130-125 loss to the Suns.

Clingan was able to hold off Mark Williams during the loss and dominated the boards during the defeat. Clingan has 20-rebound upside, a threshold he has passed twice this season. He's currently ranked third in the NBA with an average of 11.2 rebounds per game, ahead of standouts like Victor Wembanyama and Ivica Zubac.

Banchero finished Tuesday's 128-92 loss to the Thunder with 17 points (6-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes.

The Magic offense as a whole struggled against the defending champs, as the team shot just 38.2 percent from the floor and 31.7 percent from three-point range, and Banchero's numbers suffered as a result. The fourth-year forward has still scored in double digits in 26 straight games dating back to Dec. 7, and he's drained at least one trey in nine straight contests, averaging 24.0 points, 8.6 boards, 4.7 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.0 steals over that latter stretch.

Holiday recorded 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and three steals over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 130-125 loss to Phoenix.

Holiday returned to action with a decent performance, but it wasn't enough to alter the outcome against the Suns. Since Holiday's brief absence wasn't injury-related, the veteran should be able to pick up where he left off and continue to provide backcourt support with a steady floor. He has occasionally dipped with subpar scoring totals, but his secondary numbers are able to buoy any shooting shortcomings.

Suggs closed with 20 points (7-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 128-92 loss to the Thunder.

The 20 points led Orlando in the rout. It was Suggs' best scoring effort in six games since returning from a knee injury, and he appears close to regaining his usual form, averaging 13.8 points, 6.5 assists, 5.0 boards, 2.3 threes and 1.3 steals over the last four contests.