The Pistons weren't just wishing gains by the youngest among them into existence. Ron Holland II and Jalen Duren with the latest evidence of their convictions:
A little deceptive in that Allen, Mobley and Mitchell all played 28 to 33 minutes. Pistons led by 5 midway through the third, but J.B. Bickerstaff emptied the bench on a night Cunningham, Ivey and LeVert sat.
Cavs end the quarter on a 15-1 run. Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart not playing in second half, so Paul Reed and Tolu Smith are splitting center minutes. Strong night for Tobias Harris with 19 points in 22 minutes.
J.B. Bickerstaff is deep into his bench on a night with no Duren, Ivey, Harris or LeVert. Cade Cunningham scored 26 in 18 first-half minutes and is finished.
Second straight preseason game with a hot-shooting first quarter by the opponent. Memphis opened 8 of 8 from 3. Bucks are 7 of 10 after 1. Cade Cunningham 11 points in 8 minutes.
This time around, the Pistons know their formula. It's Cade Cunningham, depth, athleticism, versatility and the unmistakable chip-on-the-shoulder aura they've adopted - all on display in the preseason-opening win on Monday.
This time around, the Pistons know their formula. It's Cade Cunningham, depth, athleticism, versatility and the unmistakable chip-on-the-shoulder aura they've adopted - all on display in the preseason-opening win on Monday.
J.B. Bickerstaff got deep into the bench with Daniss Jenkins, Chaz Lanier and Javonte Green. Pistons with 13 steals from 8 different players. Duncan Robinson with 3.
