Every game seemingly brings something different. Even with two starters out, the Pistons found an alternate combination and found a way to come out with another good game. No Jerami Grant and no Mason Plumlee. No problem. The Pistons played solid on both ends of the court and outlasted the Sacramento Kings, 113-101, on Thursday
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Pistons head coach Dwane Casey addresses the media following a strong win over the Sacramento Kings. #ItsMillerTime
The Detroit Pistons were shorthanded on the road Thursday. Jerami Grant missed the game due to knee soreness, and Mason Plumlee sat out with a concussion. It didn’t slow the Pistons down at all, as they took care of the Sacramento Kings with ease, 113-101. Detroit led by as many as 22 points and fended
The Detroit Pistons outhustled, outmuscled and outplayed the Sacramento Kings for the majority of the 48 minutes Thursday night in a strong 113-101 victory. After the opening quarter that saw Detroit up four, it was largely all Pistons from then on. Detroit took control with a 35-21 spanking of the Kings in the second quarter.
Game Vitals: When: Thursday, April 8, 2021, 10 p.m. ESTWhere: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CaliforniaWatch: Bally Sports Detroit+, NBA League PassOdds: Pistons +7 Projected Lineups: Detroit Pistons (15-36):Saben Lee, Wayne Ellington, Josh Jackson, Saddiq Bey, Mason Plumlee Sacramento Kings (22-29):De’Aaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Harrison Barnes, Richaun Holmes Pregame Reading: Fearless Leader Sean Corp
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Jerami Grant dropped 29 points in a strong effort against the Nuggets but it wasn’t enough as the Pistons fall short. He addresses the media post game. #DetroitUp
Pistons head coach Dwane Casey speaks on his team’s effort after a loss to the Denver Nuggets. #ItsMillerTime
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