Sasser scored zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), adding just one assist in nine minutes during Thursday's preseason loss to Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser struggled despite being one of the first players off the bench, failing to score during his limited time on the floor. Despite some minor flashes throughout his career, Sasser seems destined to play a minor role on a team with title aspirations. At this point, he would need for one of Cade Cunningham or Jaden Ivey to miss time to have any shot at playing a sizeable role.

Sasser isn't in the starting five for Saturday's Game 1 against the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Cade Cunningham will reclaim his starting spot from Sasser after sitting out Detroit's regular-season finale. Sasser has averaged 8.7 points, 2.1 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 13.9 minutes across his previous 10 appearances coming off the bench.

Sasser registered 18 points (7-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, 10 assists and two steals in 43 minutes during Sunday's 140-133 overtime loss to the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

There was nothing on the line for either team in the regular-season finale. In his first start of 2024-25, Sasser wound up being the only member of Detroit's starting five to score in double digits -- or even play more than 23 minutes -- en route to his first double-double of the campaign. Sasser was a healthy scratch for the two games prior, which may not bode well for his role when the Pistons begin their playoff run Saturday against the Knicks.

Sasser is in the Pistons' starting lineup against the Bucks on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

With Cade Cunningham (knee) sidelined, Sasser will make his first start of the season. He was a healthy scratch in the Pistons' last two games but should get an extended run in Sunday's regular-season finale.

Sasser recorded eight points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists and one rebound across 10 minutes during Monday's 127-117 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser made three shots for the third consecutive game Monday. The 24-year-old has primarily been a secondary, end-of-the-bench contributor for the Pistons this season but has shown flashes of his scoring ability. Sasser posted back-to-back 20-point performances on March 23 and 25, helping him average 11.3 points on 50.0 percent shooting in 17.4 minutes over his last seven outings.

Sasser (suspension) is available for Friday's game versus the Raptors, Natalie Kerwin of FanDuel Sports Network Detroit reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser will return to action Friday after being suspended for Detroit's previous contest due to his role in an on-court altercation in Sunday's loss to Minnesota. Sasser should continue to function as a bench option in the Pistons' backcourt against Toronto.

The NBA suspended Sasser on Tuesday for one game, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser was ejected in the second quarter of Sunday's matchup against the Timberwolves following an altercation featuring several players. With the suspension, he'll be unavailable Wednesday against the Thunder but eligible to return Friday versus the Raptors. Ron Holland was also suspended for one game, while Isaiah Stewart received a two-game ban. In their absence, Simone Fontecchio, Paul Reed and Lindy Waters are candidates for increased roles.

Sasser was ejected in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser was ejected along with Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland, Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo, as a verbal altercation between Reid and Holland turned physical. Sasser will finish the game with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two assists and one rebound across six minutes. Dennis Schroder and Daniss Jenkins will likely shoulder the workload at point guard the rest of the way.

Sasser produced 27 points (9-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 122-96 victory over the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser led the Pistons with a game- and career-high mark in points while coming off the bench Tuesday. The 24-year-old has played at least 20 minutes in each of the club's last two outings due to Cade Cunningham (calf) being sidelined. Sasser has accumulated 47 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals across 52 total minutes in those two games. The second-year combo guard could carve out a more prominent role off the bench after this stretch, considering he had averaged only seven minutes per game across seven appearances since the All-Star break, entering Sunday's win over New Orleans.

Sasser chipped in 20 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Sunday's 136-130 win over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser had a strong outing from deep Sunday, connecting on a trio of threes while finishing as one of three Pistons with 20 or more points in a winning effort. Sasser posted his second-highest scoring total of the season, finishing behind only his season high of 22 points recorded Nov. 27.