Early in the first half, the Detroit Pistons looked like they wanted to do anything other than play competitive basketball. Lazy offense and inattentive defense allowed the visiting Portland Trail Blazers to build a 22-point lead with 9:04 remaining in the second quarter.
But the Pistons were able to complete a huge comeback, 118-115. they did it behind Cade Cunningham’s 32 points and with help from Detroit’s role players. As has been a trend during Detroit’s streak of seven wins in eight games, it seems like a new difference-maker every night.
Tonight, it was Tim Hardaway Jr.