Pelicans' Unchanged Injury Report Ahead of Detroit Clash

As the New Orleans Pelicans gear up for their Sunday matinee clash against the Detroit Pistons, the team’s injury report remains unchanged from the previous day. According to the official report submitted to the NBA, the Pelicans have listed five players as out for the upcoming contest.

Brandon Ingram, the team’s prolific scorer, continues to nurse a left knee bone contusion, while rookie Dyson Daniels is sidelined due to a left knee meniscectomy. Additionally, Malcolm Hill and Dereon Seabron, both on two-way contracts, are unavailable for selection. E.J. Liddell, who has been assigned to the G League, rounds out the list of absentees.

On the other hand, the Detroit Pistons have been dealt a significant blow with the recent announcement of season-ending injuries to rotation players Isaiah Stewart (hamstring) and Ausar Thompson (blood clot). Furthermore, four other Pistons were listed as out during their Friday home defeat against the league-leading Boston Celtics, including Simone Fontecchio (toe), Quentin Grimes (knee), Taj Gibson (hamstring), and Stanley Umude (ankle).

The Pelicans will look to build on their impressive 43-27 record, which currently places them fifth in the Western Conference standings. In their previous outing, a hard-fought win against the Miami Heat, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson, and Jonas Valanciunas comprised the starting lineup for New Orleans.

Meanwhile, the Pistons, who have struggled this season with a 12-58 record and currently sit 15th in the Eastern Conference, will likely field a lineup consisting of Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Troy Brown Jr., Tosan Evbuomwan, and James Wiseman, as they did in their recent loss to the Celtics.

With both teams dealing with injury concerns, the matchup promises to be an intriguing one, as the Pelicans aim to solidify their playoff positioning, while the Pistons look to play spoiler and build momentum for the future.

The game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. tip-off and will be broadcasted on Bally Sports and WRNO 99.5 FM. Fans can expect an exciting battle as these two teams clash on the hardwood, with the Pelicans looking to maintain their impressive form and the Pistons seeking to showcase their resilience and potential.