Pistons enter All-Star break on a high
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The Detroit Pistons head coach spoke after their impressive win over postseason hopefuls Toronto Raptors.
With Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart out in Toronto, Paul Reed stepped up. They have withstood injuries, ejections and suspensions.
Charlotte Hornets fight has been announced: Isaiah Stewart suspended 7 games and Jalen Duren suspended 2 games.
Paul Reed was pressed into action after Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart were ejected during the Pistons' win over the Hornets.
TORONTO (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 28 points, Paul Reed had 16 of his 22 in the first quarter and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 113-95 on Wednesday night in the final game before the All-Star break for both teams.
The Detroit Pistons were without Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren, both suspended, but still crushed the Raptors, 113-95.
Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed stepped up after his teammates were ejected against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday.
"The narrative that’s out there that we react to everything, every time, is disappointing," Bickerstaff said. "The narrative that these guys are not doing things as basketball players, and are out there roughhousing, is disrespectful to those guys. Both of our big guys are elite basketball players with high basketball IQ and skill sets."