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Every Detroit Pistons’ best game of the 2018-19 season

By David Borowicz

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 14: Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock (25) (2nd from right) is swarmed by teammates in the corner after nailing the winning basket. Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons. in 2nd half action of NBA regular season play at Scobiabank Arena in Toronto. Raptors lost 106-104 on a last second shot. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 14: Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock (25) (2nd from right) is swarmed by teammates in the corner after nailing the winning basket. Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons. in 2nd half action of NBA regular season play at Scobiabank Arena in Toronto. Raptors lost 106-104 on a last second shot. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 8: Zaza Pachulia #27 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during a pre-season game on October 8, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Zaza Pachulia

Zaza Pachulia, 34, was the second oldest member of the Pistons this year behind only Jose Calderon, 37. This in some ways was a benefit to the team as Pachulia provided toughness and veteran leadership both on and off the court for the Pistons this season. Pachulia’s age was also a downfall for the team in the sense that when matched up against more athletic bigs, Pachulia simply does not have what it takes to keep up anymore.

While Pachula did an alright job of backing up franchise center Andre Drummond, the Pistons front office are looking like they are moving on from the center when they claimed young promising big man Christian Wood from the New Orleans Pelicans.

light. Related Story. Q&A: What Christian Wood brings to the Detroit Pistons

In his 16th NBA season, Pachulia was not expected to put up eye popping numbers, and he didn’t. He did however, provide quality backup minutes that were valuable for Drummond to get some rest.

Additionally, Pachulia was a solid free-throw shooter this season shooting 78 percent from the stripe which is a huge upgrade over Drummond’s 59 percent from the line. Pachulia’s best game of the season came against the Kings when he put up 7 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.

Best Game of Season:

01/19/2019 vs SAC – 7 points / 12 rebounds / 3 assists / 1 steal / 1 block (3/7 field goals; 1/2 free throws)

Other Notable Performances:

  • 01/23/2019 vs NOP –  8 points / 10 rebounds / 1 assists / 1 steal / 1 block (3/6 field goals, 2/4 free throws)
  • 03/17/2019 vs TOR – 11 points / 3 rebounds / 1 assist / 1 block (4/6 field goals; 3/3 free throws)
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