Grading the Detroit Pistons 86-96 loss to the San Antonio Spurs
Despite recording their best defensive effort on the road this season, the Detroit Pistons went down to the San Antonio Spurs by 10 points.
The Detroit Pistons led by 3 points at halftime, but a disappointing 26-15 third quarter gave the Spurs a lead they would hold onto until the final buzzer. The Pistons had no answer for Spurs’ big man Pau Gasol, putting up 21 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. Andre Drummond was the standout for the Pistons, dropping a season-high equalling 20 points along with 17 rebounds.
ISH SMITH. B-. <a rel=. PG. Detroit Pistons
C. <a rel=. SG. Detroit Pistons. KENTAVIOUS CALDWELL-POPE
F. <a rel=. SF. Detroit Pistons. MARCUS MORRIS
C-. <a rel=. PF. Detroit Pistons. TOBIAS HARRIS
B+. Andre Drummond looked like he was in for a terrible game early on. He committed three turnovers in the opening minutes and quickly being yanked by Stan Van Gundy. However, he returned to the game in the second quarter motivated, which showed in his performance on the glass as he registered 17 rebounds, 6 of which were on the offensive board. Drummond struggled in the post for most of the night, but was able to feast on put-backs as scored 20 points on 8 of 10 shooting, including one ridiculous step-back three. Drummond continued to show his improvement at the free throw line, knocking down all three of his attempts. Unfortunately, finishing with a team 6 turnovers sours his performance.. C. Detroit Pistons. ANDRE DRUMMOND
C-. <a rel=. PG. Detroit Pistons. BENO UDRIH
D. <a rel=. SF. Detroit Pistons. STANLEY JOHNSON
D. <a rel=. PF. Detroit Pistons. JON LEUER
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D. Baynes was barely a factor matching up against his former team. In his 15 minutes of court time he had just 2 points and 4 rebounds.. C. Detroit Pistons. AARON BAYNES