The Detroit Pistons handed over an upset to the Brooklyn Nets. However, this hasn’t changed about the team’s overall record except that it shows they have the potential to win. Detroit has repositioned as the 11th seed making the Washington Wizards the worst in the league.
It was due to Cade Cunningham and Jane Ivey that the Pistons managed to secure the victory. Both players had a combined total of 66 points while Cunningham accumulated 11 assists along with it. The game concluded at 118-112.
Detroit Piston player stats
The Detroit Pistons just so happened to have more opportunities to score points via free throws. During the game, they shot 52.4% from the field, 40% from the three-point arc, and 95.2% from the foul line. They outscored the Nets within the paint with 56 points against 42.
Player | Minutes | Points | Assists | Rebounds |
Ausar Thompson | 43 | 14 | 3 | 7 |
Isaiah Stewart | 32 | 8 | 0 | 10 |
Jalen Duren | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 |
Jaden Ivey | 39 | 34 | 2 | 3 |
Cade Cunningham | 38 | 32 | 11 | 5 |
Simone Fontecchio | 23 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
Evan Fournier | 13 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
James Wiseman | 12 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
Marcus Sasser | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Ivey recorded a team-high 34 points while Cunningham contributed 32 points. Jalen Duren played an important role on the defensive end recording 12 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 steals. Ausar Thompson finished with 14 points while James Wiseman contributed 10 points coming off the bench.
Brooklyn Nets player stats
The Nets’ starting lineup performed exceptionally well on defense as Dennis Smith Jr. recorded 4 crucial steals. They recorded a total of 12 steals and 4 blocks, three of which were from. Nic Claxton. The Nets shot 48.8% from the field, 41.5% from deep, and 72.2% from the free throw line.
Player | Minutes | Points | Assists | Rebounds |
Mikal Bridges | 43 | 13 | 7 | 1 |
Dorian Finney-Smith | 37 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
Nic Claxton | 34 | 15 | 2 | 10 |
Dennis Schroder | 39 | 31 | 8 | 1 |
Dennis Smith Jr. | 24 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
Lonnie Walker IV | 29 | 21 | 1 | 4 |
Trendon Watford | 11 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Noah Clowney | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Jalen Wilson | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Dennis Schroder did his best on offense, scoring 31 points and 8 assists. Lonnie Walker IV came off the bench to score 21 points. Claxton also managed to accumulate 15 points and 10 rebounds. Mikal Bridges and Dorian Finney-Smith did not have great nights scoring just 26 points in total.