The Detroit Pistons will take on the San Antonio Spurs at home to tip off the preseason and fans couldn’t be more excited.
Preseason is the time for wild overreactions and the first will likely be for Cade Cunningham, who will probably sit at least one preseason game and likely more after turning an ankle in practice.
The injury is minor according to the Detroit Pistons, who are being cautious with their young star.
With Cunningham out, Dwane Casey will get the chance to try some different groups and we could see some wonky lineups in the first game.
How to watch Detroit Pistons vs. San Antonio Spurs
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: BALLY SPORTS DETROIT
Radio: 950 AM
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Here are some things to look for as the Detroit Pistons continue the next step of their restoration.
Detroit Pistons: Who will play in preseason opener vs. Spurs?
Aside from Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons have a couple of other players nursing minor injuries who might sit in the first preseason game.
Isaiah Stewart has not been limited in practice, but he is still coming back from an ankle injury he suffered over the summer, so we may see more of Kelly Olynyk and Luka Garza in the first preseason game.
Killian Hayes also rolled an ankle, so Saben Lee could get the call in the first game, as the Detroit Pistons are going to be very cautious with Hayes after he missed most of last season with a hip injury.
Fans shouldn’t read too much into this, as the Pistons aren’t going to rush guys back and are going to play it safe with their young talent.