Detroit — One of these days, Luka Doncic will play in Detroit.
Maybe by that time, the Pistons will have their own Luka-like talent to lean on.
Doncic sat out with an injury Thursday, but the result still worked out favorably for both franchises.
The 115-105 Dallas victory helped keep the Mavericks out of play-in position and kept Detroit’s lottery hopes stay on course.
With Michigan alum Jalen Rose courtside Thursday, two more former Wolverines led the Mavs to the win.
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a career-high 42 points, including 18 straight for his team late.