For their first preseason match, the pistons welcomed a team of Memphis decimated by injuries, including those of Ja more (ankle) and Jaren Jackson JR (foot). On the side of Detroit, the typical team was almost aligned, Isaiah Stewart Simply replacing Jalen Duren under the circle.
However, it is the Grizzlies that take the best start. Worn by their new duo Ty Jerome-Kentavious Caldwell-Popeauthors of ten points each after fifteen minutes, visitors are up to 21 points ahead in the second quarter. Memphis unrolls, while Detroit struggles to find his pace.
But the men of JB Bickerstaff rebel in the second act. The ascent is led by Jaden Iveysparkling for his return after his fracture of the fibula occurred in January. In twelve minutes, he scored seven points, all in the second quarter, including a 2+1 which allows the pistons to pass in front. Carried by an impressive run from 50 to 22, the Detroit players return to the locker room with ten lengths ahead.
The REED duo – Smith Imperial to the rebound
“For him, the most important thing is to be able to return to the field, to continue to do what he likes, but also to find his teammates”Comments JB Bickerstaff on the return of Jaden Ivey. “It's a good thing that he is healthy. Both for him, but also for the morale of the team. »»
The pistons finally won 128 to 112, carried by a Cade Cunningham In great shape: 20 points, 4 rebounds, 8/11 shot in just 19 minutes. Detroit largely dominates in the rebound (55 to 38), thanks in particular to Paul Reedauthor of 12 sockets in 17 minutes, and Tolu Smithin double-double (12 points, 11 rebounds).
Opposite, the absence of Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Rookie Zach Edey was sorely felt. “So we lacked circle protectors. With the rebounds, it was our biggest problem tonight. We need to make more efforts collectively to take rebounds ”recognized Tuomas Iisalo after the meeting.
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