Andrew Nembhard

Mathurin is back after serving a one-game suspension on Thursday. He'll start with Aaron Nesmith heading to the bench in his second game back from a sprained ankle. Mathurin has performed well as a starter, so he may be able to hold onto the job even after Nesmith can take on a full workload.

After a one-game absence with a groin issue, Haliburton was back in the lineup for this game. He didn't have a spectacular game, but it was a positive development to have him back out on the floor so quickly. Hopefully they didn't rush him back, but don't be surprised if he ends up back on the injury report moving forward. Andrew Nembhard (12/4/6/3) and T.J. McConnell (2/5/5/1/1) were signed as excellent streaming options with Haliburton sidelined, but they were still able to have decent nights with Haliburton back.

Nesmith will get the starting nod in his first game in about 10 weeks. He'll fill in for Bennedict Mathurin, who is serving a one-game suspension. Haliburton is also back after a one-game absence, which will push Ben Sheppard to the bench.

Haliburton will be back after a one-game absence, and it appears that the injury isn't as severe as it initially seemed. His return lines up with Aaron Nesmith's return and a one-game suspension for Bennedict Mathurin, so it's unclear if Ben Sheppard will remain in the starting lineup. Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell won't have the same streaming appeal with Haliburton back.

Haliburton missed Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers with a groin injury, though the team officially labeled it a "mild strain." That terminology could be considered encouraging and it's possible that the 24-year-old point guard won't miss anymore games. If he's out again Thursday, Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell will both see extra minutes and playmaking responsibilities against the Pistons.