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Pistons Rally Past Grizzlies in Preseason Opener After 21-Point Hole

The night functioned as a health check plus a trial of J.B. Bickerstaff’s positionless rotations.

Overview

  • Cade Cunningham scored 20 in the first half on 8-of-11 shooting, then sat the second half as Detroit closed out a 128-112 win.
  • Jaden Ivey logged his first competitive 5-on-5 action since a fibula injury, showing rust yet finishing the half with a late burst.
  • Starting center Jalen Duren did not play and is listed day-to-day with hamstring soreness, per the team broadcast.
  • Detroit flipped the game with a 50-22 second quarter and a 42-11 run, highlighting transition play and lineup versatility.
  • Bench and fringe contributors made cases for roles, with Tolu Smith posting 11 points and 11 rebounds, Chaz Lanier scoring 11, and Duncan Robinson adding 10, while Memphis sat Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.