3 takeaways from Pistons preseason loss to the Thunder

Detroit Pistons: Killian Hayes’ offensive prowess

To move on to a positive for the Pistons, Killian Hayes looked great as a scorer and a facilitator against the Thunder.

Possibly most significant, was Hayes’ 3-point shooting. Hayes was 4-of-6 on the night from three, as well as 8-for-13 from the floor for 20 points on the night.

There has been plenty of talk over the offseason on Hayes’ shot, appearing that Hayes may have made adjustments compared to his shooting form shown last season. If Tuesday night was any indication of those adjustments, so far so good.

The key for Hayes to make an impact this season, and prove himself as a meaningful NBA player moving forward, is his shooting. We’ve seen what Hayes can do as a passer and defender, but his scoring ability has left us all with much to hope for this coming season.

It’s nice to see Hayes appear a bit more confident with his shot, and seeing some of those shots fall for him during the preseason. This is something to keep an eye on throughout the regular season. If Hayes does shoot threes at a higher volume and rate, that will help the Pistons improve their overall 3-point percentage (which was a huge issue last season), and hopefully lead to more wins.

This is a big year for Hayes, hoping to prove himself as a part of the Pistons long term product, and how the shots fall will be a tell-tale sign on what may be to come for his future.