In the absence of Jeremi Grant and Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons were in need of new stars, and boy did they find them. Hamidou Diallo, Saddiq Bey and Luka Garza took a step forward to knock down the San Antonio Spurs (117-116) in overtime and sign a joint performance that has not been seen in the NBA for 40 years.
The Pistons players became the first trident on the same team to finish the game with at least 20 points and 14 rebounds in the last 40 seasons. The large number of casualties and the course of the game, which was decided in extra time, forced the three to play a large number of minutes.
Bey and Diallo confirmed their great form. There are already several games showing an extraordinary effort and scoring regularly. Meanwhile, Garza, still in his training process, has shown that he can play tough and embody everything that Detroit basketball is historically supposed to be. In the final moments, it was a triple from Bey that gave the team the victory.
«I am happy for my team. I watched my teammates and when I saw their emotion, I couldn’t help being excited too, ”Bey confessed at the end of the meeting. The Pistons player also wanted to highlight the moment in the way that Diallo goes through:«Right now he’s playing at All-Star level».
Two players who usually play in the G League: Derrick Walton Jr. (11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists) and Cassius Stanley (19 points). If they continue to show this level, it seems difficult for them to return to the development league. Dwane Casey showed his satisfaction with the young people:“I’m especially happy for the guys who come from the G League. Stanley is a really solid player who doesn’t try to do things that he can’t.», He concluded.
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