Saturday night’s 108-101 Detroit Pistons win over the Houston Rockets was something the team (and its fans) sorely needed after a rough patch of three losses in four games, in particular the rather embarrassing performance just the night prior against the Philadelphia 76ers.
It was an impressive team effort from all nine players who saw action. These nine players didn’t include All-Star Andre Drummond, as he sat out to give some much needed rest to his ribs.
“Next man up” is an often used phrase that refers to a team’s players that are front in line to take advantage of an opportunity for additional playing time and responsibility.