With the Detroit Pistons ravaged by health and safety protocols, five of the nine rotation members for the Pistons tonight played in the G-League showcase for the Motor City Cruise.
The lack of real NBA talent and experience showed in a major way against the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs, who had a mostly intact roster, were clearly superior all night. Detroit trailed by 8 after the first quarter and were completely out of the game by halftime.
With no point guards available, the Pistons signed Derrick Walton to a hardship contract and he immediately started as the only real point guard on the roster.