Awards Eligibility

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart, who calls himself the NBA's best defender, must play at least 20 minutes in each of the team's remaining 19 games to qualify for end-of-season awards. He leads the league in defensive field goal percentage at the rim for the second straight year, with opponents shooting just 42.7% against him. Stewart has expressed frustration with the league's 65-game rule, which he believes disadvantages dedicated players.