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3 takeaways from the Detroit Pistons 116-108 win over the Phoenix Suns

By Nicolas Henkel

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 5: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons pumps up his team before the game against the Phoenix Suns on February 5, 2020 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 5: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons pumps up his team before the game against the Phoenix Suns on February 5, 2020 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Andre Drummond #0, Jordan Bone #18 and Louis King #14 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)
Andre Drummond #0, Jordan Bone #18 and Louis King #14 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Minutes increasing for the young core

As the season moves along, more opportunities have emerged for Dwane Casey to play some of Detroit’s younger players. This trend started with Svi Mykhailiuk seeing an increased role after Luke Kennard’s injury.

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Sekou Doumbouya came next, who was thrown into the starting lineup seemingly out of nowhere against the Los Angeles Clippers to kick off 2020, and has stuck around ever since. A plethora of injuries has forced Detroit into rotations that they otherwise likely wouldn’t resort to.

Tonight both Jordan Bone and Louis King were able to see some time on the floor, and though it was only 12 minutes combined, it could be a precursor to something larger down the road.

What’s curious about Bone’s playing time is whenever he does get on the court (which is a rarity), it’s alongside another point guard. Considering that’s his main position, it’s peculiar that regardless of the game’s situation he isn’t given a chance to run the offense.

Though he wasn’t lacking confidence in his shot selection tonight, he did miss all three attempts. King on the other hand was able to knock down a three-pointer and although it was the only basket he made, his mechanics look sharp and its encouraging to see even the smallest success.

With both Bone and King on two-way contracts, they’re limited to how many games they’re allowed to play at the NBA level this season. In all likelihood, they’ll play a quality amount of minutes to close the season.

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