When the ball reached Isaiah Stewart’s hands at the top of the key late in Thursday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, he didn’t hesitate. The rookie big man was wide open and immediately launched a 3-pointer. It went in, giving the Detroit Pistons a three-point lead.
Stewart had only attempted five 3s, and converted one, for the season entering the game. The Hornets’ scouting report probably didn’t mention Stewart had range behind the arc, since their starting center, Cody Zeller, half-heartedly closed out. Hornets television commentator Eric Collins’ shocked reaction said it all.