Final Injury Report for Pistons-Cavaliers Game 3: Will Sam Merrill, Kevin Huerter Play?
The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Saturday afternoon as they host the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Cleveland enters Saturday's game trailing 0-2 in the series after losing on the road to Detroit in Game 2 on Thursday night.
In Thursday's loss to the Pistons, Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavaliers as he recorded 31 points, six rebounds and three assists while Jarrett Allen added 22 points, seven rebounds and three assists of his own.
Now Cleveland will try to bounce back at home on Saturday as they look to grab a victory over the Cavaliers to avoid falling behind 0-3 in the series.
On the other side, Detroit enters Saturday's contest leading 2-0 in the series after defeating the Cavaliers at home on Thursday night in Game 2.
Cade Cunningham led the way for the Pistons in Thursday's victory as he ended the game with 25 points, three rebounds and 10 assists while Tobias Harris recorded 21 points and seven rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Game 3 on Saturday afternoon, both squads may be without one of their key players due to injury.
Pistons Injury Report: Will Kevin Huerter Play?
For the Pistons, they have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed Kevin Huerter as doubtful.
Detroit has listed Huerter as doubtful due to a left adductor strain and he is expected to miss his sixth consecutive contest on Saturday.
Kevin Huerter (adductor) listed doubtful for Saturday.
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) May 8, 2026
With Huerter likely to remain sidelined for Game 3, Daniss Jenkins, Caris LeVert and Javonte Green could all continue to have increased roles.
Cavaliers Injury Report: Will Sam Merrill Play?
On the other side, the Cavaliers have only one player listed on their injury report as well as they have listed Sam Merril as questionable.
Cleveland has listed Merrill as questionable due to a left hamstring strain and he is in danger of missing his second straight game.
#Cavs list Sam Merrill (hamstring) as questionable for tomorrow's Game 3 against Detroit.
— Danny Cunningham (@RealDCunningham) May 8, 2026
If Merrill is sidelined once again, Keon Ellis, Max Strus and Dennis Schroder could all be in line for increased roles.
Fans can catch Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Pistons and Cavaliers from Cleveland on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
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This story was originally published May 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM.