With three starters out of the Pistons’ lineup, there was little intrigue in the result of Wednesday’s rematch against the Philadelphia 76ers, and more so on how Detroit’s brand new starting lineup and rotations would operate.
The Pistons were short-handed more than usual due to injuries to Bojan Bogdanovic (right calf soreness, Jalen Duren (right ankle soreness) and Isaiah Stewart, who was a late scratch due to left shoulder soreness.
As a result, Pistons coach Dwane Casey inserted Nerlens Noel and Kevin Knox into the first unit for the first time this season, alongside Killian Hayes, Jaden Ivey and Saddiq Bey.