The Detroit Pistons are getting set for their 7:00 p.m. tip-off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals but could be without a few key players.
SG Kevin Huerter, F-G Caris LeVert, and G-F Duncan Robinson have been dealing with nagging injuries lately, leaving their status up in the air heading into their NBA Playoff matchup on Friday, May 15.
Below, we'll break down the latest Pistons injury updates, whether the group of Huerter, LeVert, and Robinson will play tonight, and who to target on PrizePicks if they don’t suit up.
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Pistons Injury Report: Updates on Huerter, LeVert, Robinson for Game 6
According to Friday’s official NBA injury report, all three players are currently being listed as questionable for Game 6 vs. the Cavaliers. Let’s take a closer look at each player’s individual status, in addition to their top PrizePicks projection for Friday (if available).
Is Kevin Huerter Playing in Game 6 vs. Cavaliers?
In Game 5, Huerter saw the floor for the first time since Game 4 of Detroit’s opening-round series against the Orlando Magic after missing seven games with a left adductor strain. However, the veteran sharpshooter logged just 3 minutes off the bench and didn’t attempt a shot.
Huerter was present at the Pistons’ team shootaround on Friday morning, which could signal that he’ll likely take the floor once again in Game 6. Similar to Game 5, Huerter is listed as questionable for Game 6.
Is Caris LeVert Playing in Game 6 vs. Cavaliers?
LeVert has been relatively healthy throughout the 2026 NBA Playoffs, having only missed Game 7 of the first round series against the Magic. The Pistons wing continues to deal with a right heel contusion but was also present at Friday morning’s shootaround.
LeVert was listed as questionable before Game 5 but managed to score 7 points on 2-of-7 shooting in 24 minutes.
Caris LeVert vs. Cavaliers Projections: 6.5 Points / 1.5 Rebounds (Goblin) / 6 FG Attempted
Is Duncan Robinson Playing in Game 6 vs. Cavaliers?
Robinson had been dealing with lower back pain, but it finally caught up with him before Game 5. The veteran guard missed Game 5, initially being listed as questionable before tip-off.
However, Robinson participated in the Pistons’ team shootaround on Friday morning, and all signs are pointing to him returning to the lineup for a must-win Game 6.
Duncan Robinson vs. Cavaliers Projections: 10.5 Points / 2.5 3-PT Made (Goblin) / 14.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
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What Players to Target on PrizePicks if Huerter or LeVert is Out?
In terms of production, the Pistons’ biggest question marks would certainly be Huerter and LeVert. What exactly would the team be missing if either or both players missed Game 6?
Huerter has logged just 3 total minutes in the Eastern Conference semifinals up to this point. The former first-round pick has logged just 42 minutes in the 2026 postseason, and Detroit was -0.4 points per 100 possessions with Huerter on the floor during the regular season, per databallr.
As for LeVert, that average was -10.6 for the Pistons’ offensive unit. They went from being +5.9% above the league average without him in the lineup to -4.4% worse with him on the floor.
On the other hand, the Pistons clearly missed Robinson in Game 5. During the regular season, the team posted a +5.0 net rating with Robinson on the court.
If any members of Detroit’s questionable trio miss Game 6, backup PG Daniss Jenkins could certainly see increased production. After an up-and-down postseason, Jenkins rose to the occasion as Robinson’s replacement in the starting lineup with a 19-point performance in Game 5.
In fact. Jenkins sees his plus/minus rating increase by +11.4 when Robinson is off the floor, while also improving his 3-point percentage by +2.1% without Robinson.
Meanwhile, star PG Cade Cunningham will continue to carry the scoring load for the Pistons. Cunningham sees his 3-point shooting spike by +28.9% when Huerter isn’t on the court, compared to shooting just 32.6% with Huerter.
Here are the Pistons players who may benefit most on PrizePicks if Huerter, LeVert, or Robinson is out, as well as their stat projections for today.
- Daniss Jenkins vs. Cavaliers Projections: 9 Points / 2.5 Rebounds / 2.5 Assists (Goblin)
- Cade Cunningham vs. Cavaliers Projections: 27.5 Points / 5 Rebounds / 8.5 Assists (Goblin)
If Detroit is down one of its role players on Friday, it’s very possible for Jenkins to see increased production once again. In a must-win scenario, Cunningham may shoulder the bulk of the scoring load, much like he did in Game 5.
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