The Detroit Pistons have been hit hard by injuries this season, and the latest blow came when it was announced that Isaiah Stewart will be out for three-to-four weeks due to a left shoulder impingement. This comes just days after Hamidou Diallo suffered a right ankle sprain that will also sideline him for three-to-four weeks. With just a month left in the regular season, it’s likely that both players have played their last games of the season. Stewart had been averaging a career-high 11.3 points per game and was becoming a more versatile defender for the Pistons.
Key points:
- Isaiah Stewart will miss three-to-four weeks with a left shoulder impingement
- This comes just days after Hamidou Diallo suffered a right ankle sprain that will also sideline him for three-to-four weeks
- With just a month left in the regular season, it’s likely that both players have played their last games of the season
- Stewart had been averaging a career-high 11.3 points per game and was becoming a more versatile defender for the Pistons
The Big Picture: Pistons’ plagued by injuries in 2023
The Pistons have been plagued by injuries this season, and the loss of Stewart for three-to-four weeks is another blow. With just a month left in the regular season, the Pistons will need to find a way to win without one of their most productive players. Stewart had been averaging a career-high 11.3 points per game and was showing signs of becoming a more versatile defender for the team. His absence will be felt on both ends of the court.
Isaiah Stewart By the Numbers
Stewart averaged 11.3 points per game this season
- He made 32.7% of his three-point attempts
- 8.1 rebounds per game
- 1.4 assists per game
- He played in 50 games this season, starting in 47 of them
