Pistons vs. Suns final score: Detroit bench dominates second half to steal one from Suns
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Key Points:
- Rookie guard Ebuka Okorie made a strong NBA preseason debut, hitting a crucial three-pointer and scoring the game-winning drive to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 109-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
- The Pistons' bench outperformed Phoenix’s reserves in the second half, showcasing Detroit’s depth with standout performances from Ron Holland (15 points, 5 steals) and Dannis Jenkins (plus-15 plus/minus).
- Detroit’s starters struggled with passing, rebounding, and shooting early on, highlighting areas for growth as players like Ausar Thompson and John Collins took on larger roles in the preseason.
- The Suns controlled the boards 47-35 and relied on physicality, led by Devin Booker’s 13 points, but Detroit’s 21 steals created 37 points off turnovers, mostly in the second half against Phoenix’s bench.
- The Pistons will look to build on this performance in their next game against the Washington Wizards, with anticipation for Jalen Duren to see playing time.
