DETROIT - Dwight Buycks was playing in China a year ago, when Eric Moreland was running with the Canton Charge of the G League.
Both were trying to make an impression in the Orlando Summer League, hoping to earn NBA contracts.
On Saturday, they played key roles in helping the Detroit Pistons defeat the Houston Rockets 108-101 at Little Caesars Arena. Buycks scored a career-high 16 points, including 4-of-5 3-pointers. Moreland, making his first career start, provided career highs with eight points and four assists, in addition to eight rebounds and strong defense.