3 takeaways from the Detroit Pistons 125-115 loss to the Brooklyn Nets
The bench did everything that they could
Referencing back to the first takeaway, a Reggie Jackson led bench performance came up in a major way tonight. For Detroit, they were marginally better when their starters were off the floor.
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Their bench accounted for 60 percent of their scoring (69 points) were more or less the only reason this game was ever within reach for Detroit down the stretch. At one point, the Pistons had stretched their lead out to 8 before the half.
Brooklyn closed out strong and even opened the second half on a 12-2 run. Aside from Rose, the starting lineup became ineffective.
The performance of Christian Wood was outstanding. While Rose is the real master at this craft, Wood also has an exceptional ability to twist and contort his body around the rim in order to score. Tonight he put up 20 points and 8 rebounds on 62 percent shooting.
He also attempted 11 free throws (91 percent) and ended the night with a team high plus/minus rating of +13.
Markieff Morris was electric from mid-range and in the post. He was often found cutting to the basket and hitting contested looks. One play in particular stands out, when with his back to the basket he hit a turnaround shot along the baseline. Such a difficult shot to hit. He ended his night scoring 15 points on 77 percent shooting.
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The bench set the team up for success, but once again the Pistons were unable to capitalize.