Special to The Detroit News
Cade Cunningham’s injury finally forced him to the sideline, while Killian Hayes forced his way back into the starting lineup based on his aggressive and efficient play of late.
Both started at guard Friday night for the Pistons in a 110-101 win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City, but Detroit had Frank Jackson starting in the second-half backcourt with Hayes.
Hayes had a monster game with 26 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, five steals and two blocked shots. Jackson also came up big with 26 points.