Cavaliers Rest Lonzo Ball Ahead Pistons Game After Injury Return

Lonzo Ball, the Cleveland Cavaliers' 28-year-old point guard, has been managing his playing time due to injury concerns, sitting out Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons as part of a back-to-back rest strategy. Despite missing that game, Ball is expected to return for the Cavaliers' upcoming matchup against the Boston Celtics. Over his three regular-season appearances, Ball has averaged 5.3 points, 6.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 23 minutes per game. His recent performance against the Milwaukee Bucks was notable, contributing 11 points, six rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 23 minutes, marking his best game so far. However, Ball's shooting percentage remains low at 27.8 percent, indicating potential for improvement. Coach Kenny Atkinson has been managing Ball's minutes carefully, aiming to balance his health and on-court impact as the season progresses.