Pistons vs. Pacers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Detroit Pistons (22-56) play against the Indiana Pacers (53-53) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Game Time: 5:00 PM EDT on Sunday April 3, 2022 Detroit Pistons 0, Indiana Pacers 0 (5:00 pm ET) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Indiana Pacers @ Pacers a …

The Detroit Pistons (22-56) play against the Indiana Pacers (53-53) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Game Time: 5:00 PM EDT on Sunday April 3, 2022

Detroit Pistons 0, Indiana Pacers 0 (5:00 pm ET)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
a surprise visit from @Reggie Miller to help us celebrate @PacersDMB’s retirement 🥺💙 pic.twitter.com/uuYufm7fG35:08 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pistons officially announce they’ve signed Braxton Key to a two-way contract and have waived Chris Smith – 5:06 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons announce that they have released Chris Smith from his two-way contract and added Braxton Key to a two-way deal. – 5:06 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics shot 61.5% from the floor Sunday, the best of the Brad/Ime era in Boston.
It’s their best shooting game since…11 years ago today, April 3, 2011 vs. Detroit*
* This was the game Shaq left early with what became a season-ending injury pic.twitter.com/UE8X6y7Pm05:00 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers Hall of Famer @Reggie Miller is in the building, surprises @PacersDMB — the team’s longtime PR director who is retiring after 28 seasons. pic.twitter.com/O5wlRO39zy5:00 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers legend Reggie Miller is here for PR guru David Benner’s retirement celebration. pic.twitter.com/8mKvTamtjY4:55 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Reggie Miller is here for @PacersDMB’s send off. They embrace for a big hug at halfcourt. #Pacers4:55 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Reggie Miller is in the house to honor Pacers Director of Media Relations David Benner, who is retiring after the season. – 4:55 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Sunday afternoon starters ⬇️
@Kia | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/IsikKC29Ni4:46 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
#PacersGameNight ROLL CALL 🙋‍♂️
let us know where you’re watching from tonight ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/6txAQL95Cp4:43 PM

Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
No Franz Wagner today, so the list of players to start every game this season is down to just two guys:
Mikal Bridges
Saddiq Bey – 4:43 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
🥺 + 😁
#Pacers | 📸 me pic.twitter.com/neRV2be0ES4:42 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
“He can shoot it. That’s the first thing that comes out. He’s a (shot) maker. He’s a guy who can get his shot at any time. He’s a proven scorer, so that’s something we’re looking to see.” — #Pistons coach Dwane Casey. #Purdue #Pacers indystar.com/story/sports/n…4:40 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons starters vs. #Pacers: Hayes, Jackson, Bey, Livers and Stewart. – 4:38 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
today’s starters
@motorolaus | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/cgQLYFxoUe4:36 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
“This is a very special day for the franchise to recognize the career of David Benner…It’s been an epic run.”
Head Coach Rick Carlisle shared a message for @PacersDMB 💛 pic.twitter.com/WoKujzgyBQ4:27 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for today’s game against Detroit (1/2):
Goga Bitadze – Available (sore right foot)
Malcolm Brogdon – Out (sore lower back)
Chris Duarte – Out (left toe)
Myles Turner – Out (left foot) pic.twitter.com/69MuFTRM7Q4:20 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
That wholesome moment when @Cade Cunningham sees you wearing his Warren Lotas shirt. 😀✌️💀 pic.twitter.com/2VKGjKtK004:18 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Ohio State coach @ChrisHoltmann in Indy to see former player Duane Washington Jr. pic.twitter.com/QkYkzUDt9M4:04 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Tonight’s @HenryFordHealth injury/status report against the Indiana Pacers: pic.twitter.com/bXliBn5I4d4:02 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
FYI, #Pistons Saben Lee, Luka Garza and Jamorko Pickett are with the @MotorCityCruise, who begin the G League playoffs this week. – 3:59 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavericks get 2.5 days off before playing at Detroit on Wednesday. They finish the season at 22-56 Detroit, at home against 27-50 Portland and at home against 32-45 San Antonio.
Can’t draw it up much better than that. – 3:53 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Former #Purdue star Carsen Edwards is here at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and he is available for the #Pistons, per coach Dwane Casey.
📸 me | #Pacers pic.twitter.com/JZFzr4Q3tI3:49 PM

Dwain Price @DwainPrice
It’s a final: Mavs 118, Bucks 112. Luka had 32-8-15, Dwight 22-13, Reggie 16-7, Jalen 15 pts, Dorian 11 pts and 6 assists, Spencer 11 pts. Mavs are 49-30 and will play at Detroit on Wednesday. – 3:48 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Dwane Casey said Carsen arrived at 3pm. It’s 350 now. Likely he plays tonight with CoJo and Cade out. pic.twitter.com/ZYZBVocbKX3:46 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey said Braxton Key is available today at #Pacers. – 3:41 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey on improved play in the past week or so: “The guys could have packed it in (when we were eliminated). Our guys are pros and we have high-character guys and they continue to play hard and play the right way.” – 3:40 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Cade Cunningham (right hip) is OUT tonight, per #Pistons coach Dwane Casey. – 3:40 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Casey on Braxton Key: “He’s a good two-way player. Defensively, he’s solid.” Noted that he’s drawn a charge in every game and his active hands. – 3:39 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey said Carsen Edwards just arrived to Indy with the team at around 3:00 this afternoon. “Just arrived,” Casey stressed. – 3:39 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey on Carsen Edwards: “He can shoot it — that’s the first thing that comes out. He’s a proven scorer, and that’s something we’re looking to see.” – 3:38 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey said Carsen Edwards is with the team today and he could get a “crash course” in the offense. – 3:37 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Cade Cunningham and Cory Joseph are both out tonight, Dwane Casey said – 3:36 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Cade Cunningham is OUT for Detroit today against the Pacers. – 3:36 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey said Cade Cunningham and Cory Joseph are OUT today at #Pacers. – 3:35 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Casey said Cade Cunningham won’t play tonight. – 3:35 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey said he wants the team to get more disciplined about picking up cheap fouls. – 3:35 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey on improved defense: “Guys are now getting a rhythm with what you have to do with switching and where the help is coming from.” – 3:34 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Malcolm Brogdon is OUT, per Rick Carlisle. He thinks Goga Bitadze will play but it wasn’t definitive. #Pacers3:24 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Malcolm Brogdon is out vs the Pistons today, Rick Carlisle says. Sounds like Goga Bitadze will play. – 3:24 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Rick Carlisle calls @PacersDMB‘s 28-year run with the #Pacers “epic.” Congratulates him on a great career. Benner is being honored today at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
“You’ve meant so much to so many. … It’s hard to believe it’s coming to a close.” – 3:23 PM
Detroit Pistons PR @Pistons_PR
The @Detroit Pistons announced today that the club has signed guard Carsen Edwards to a contract. #Pistons
Read: on.nba.com/3x1AG3F3:05 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons announce they have signed guard Carsen Edwards. – 2:47 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pistons sign Carsen Edwards and Braxton Key, waive Chris Smith freep.com/story/sports/n…2:18 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
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Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Since we’re in Indy today, it wouldn’t be right to do a @UWMLife Reppin’ the D shout out without @PistonFanInIndy → https://t.co/js4XQ9JbRs pic.twitter.com/jDw2R0C5GD2:00 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Cade Cunningham (right hip soreness) is questionable against the Pacers today. Cory Joseph (left lumbar spine strain) is doubtful. Marvin Bagley III is still out. – 1:08 PM
Tyrese Haliburton @TyHaliburton22
Praying for the city of Sacramento and all of those affected by this senseless tragedy🙏🏽💜 – 1:04 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
LeBron chases the last crown left this season as the Lakers underachieve to the end …
+ more on Ben Simmons, Jerami Grant and the newly minted HoF’er Del Harris …
All here via my latest This Week In Basketball column freshly dispatched worldwide: marcstein.substack.com/p/king-james-c…1:00 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
ICYMI: Jalen Smith was acquired at the trade deadline from Phoenix, but his contract traveled with him.
Making it unlikely the Pacers will be able to re-sign him.
fieldhousefiles.substack.com/p/pacers-optio…12:50 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Former #Purdue star Carsen Edwards to sign two-year deal with #Pistons, per report indystar.com/story/sports/n… via @indystar12:32 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Carsen Edwards is getting a second chance in the NBA after reportedly agreeing to a deal with the Pistons masslive.com/celtics/2022/0…12:21 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Pistons transactions today will look like:
-Chris Smith waived from Two-Way
-Braxton Key signed to Two-Way
-Carsen Edwards signed to two-year deal – 12:17 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible career of David Benner. As our media relations director since 1994, David and team won the NBA’s Media Relations Team of the Year Award twice during his tenure.
Thank you for 28 great years, David. Wishing you the best in retirement! 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/XhOESQLn6812:12 PM

Buddy Hield @buddyhield
Thank God For Life, Health and Strength 🙏🏾💪🏾✊🏾 – 12:08 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Braxton Key is signing a two-way deal with the Pistons, sources confirm. The Pistons have parted ways with Chris Smith, who recently underwent ACL surgery.
Also confirming that Carsen Edwards has signed a two-year deal with the Pistons. @Shams Charania was first on that. – 12:06 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Let’s hoop today.
5:00PM | @BallySportsDET pic.twitter.com/H6P6x5ZCpY12:00 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Detroit Pistons are planning to sign NBA G League guard Carsen Edwards to a two-year contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Edwards averaged nearly 27 points per game for G League’s Salt Lake City this season. – 11:02 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR ROY Predictor:
1. Scottie Barnes: 6.26
2. Evan Mobley: 5.38
3. Franz Wagner: 4.3
4. Cade Cunningham: 4.25
5. Jalen Green: 3.49
6. Herbert Jones: 2.79
7. Josh Giddey: 2.75
8. Ayo Dosunmu: 2.43
9. Bones Hyland: 2.15
10. Chris Duarte: 1.87
https://t.co/onGqrEd9sz pic.twitter.com/91WVXn4us811:00 AM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
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