Maker ended with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists, and one block in 17 minutes during Friday's 109-105 preseason victory over the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

Maker continues to battle with Christian Wood (11 points, two rebounds, one assist, one block) for the role of primary backup behind Andre Drummond. He was solid enough here but the rotation is still far from decided. Maker could have the inside running at the moment but it is Wood who has the higher upside. Until either one can establish themselves, both are not worth rostering in standard formats.

Maker will come off the bench Saturday against the Bucks, Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Griffin is set to make his series debut, so Maker will head to the pine for Game 3. He figures to have his role reduced as well.

Maker totaled four points (2-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt), four rebounds and a block over 22 minutes in the Pistons' loss to the Bucks on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Maker drew his second consecutive start dating back to the regular season finale, but he did little with the opportunity. He'll continue to see increased playing time with Blake Griffin (knee) out, but Maker has averaged a paltry 3.0 points and 4.0 boards in his last two games. He's not a relevant daily play.

Maker is starting Game 1 against Milwaukee on Sunday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Blake Griffin (knee) out of the mix, Maker will enter the starting five at power forward and may be tasked with guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo. Maker joined the first unit for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Knicks but was held to just two points over 21 minutes. He'll aim to put together a better performance against his former team to open up the postseason.

Maker will get the start for Wednesday's season finale against the Knicks, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maker will start in place of Blake Griffin, who's out with a knee injury. With the Pistons needing a win to secure a playoff spot, Maker will be counted on to step up his production alongside the starters. In 63 games this season, he's averaging 5.1 points and 3.1 rebounds ain 15.1 minutes.

Maker accumulated eight points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three blocks, one rebound, one assist, and one steal in 17 minutes during Friday's 123-110 loss to the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Maker contributed in every category despite returning to a reserve role with Blake Griffin (knee) rejoining the lineup following a three-game absence. Maker has been more involved through 26 games with the Pistons (19.9 minutes per game) than he ever was during his first few years with the Bucks. Nevertheless, Maker remains best reserved for use in deep leagues.

Maker will come off the bench Friday against the Thunder, Johnny Kane of Fox Sports Detroit reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Blake Griffin (knee) healthy and returning to the lineup, Maker will resume his usual role off the bench. In 14 games as a reserve in March, Maker averaged 6.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 assists in 18.4 minutes.

Maker will start Saturday against the Trail Blazers, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Blake Griffin (undisclosed) a late scratch, Maker will draw the start next to Andre Drummond. In one previous start this season, Maker posted seven points, nine rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes.

Updating a previous report, Maker will start Monday's game against the Cavs, Spencer Davies of Basketball Insiders reports.

EDGE Analysis

A Pistons' writer initially reported that Detroit would go with Jon Leuer in place of the resting Blake Griffin, but the Pistons will go with the more sensible choice in Maker, who, unlike Leuer, has been a regular part of the rotation in recent weeks.

Maker totaled nine points (3-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two steals and an assist across 18 minutes in the Pistons' win over the Hawks on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Maker had a relatively quiet night before hitting the go-ahead three with 16.7 seconds remaining, to give the Pistons the win over the Hawks on Friday. Maker remains a player to target only in the deepest of leagues as he has yet to top 19 minutes or nine points in his four games with the Pistons.