Pistons, Myles Turner and Pacers
Despite a suspended Bennedict Mathurin and a hobbled Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers produced quite the performance on Thursday. The Detroit Pistons are one of the brightest aspects of the 2024-25 season, but the Pacers' recent surge didn't care for such a feel-good story. The Pacers' frontline dominated the Pistons in a 111-100 road victory.
Myles Turner poured in 28 points and the visiting Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-100 on Thursday night.
Pacers: Aaron Nesmith (left ankle sprain) returned after missing 2 1/2 months and Haliburton (groin) was back after sitting out Indiana’s last game. Nesmith started with Bennedict Mathurin suspended for bumping official Natalie Sago in Tuesday’s loss to Cleveland.
THJ’s play and effect on the young team has given the Pistons a welcome problem, which is that he’s too important to just give away for late picks or in a salary dump, and they may not be able to find a suitable upgrade in a trade.
I’m glad he’s here ... he knows what it takes,” Ron Holland III said of Hardaway. “He’s done it, he knows all the sacrifices.”
The Detroit Pistons finally have hope, positioning Cade Cunningham to potentially be the team’s first NBA All-Star since Blake Griffin in 2019.
Tim Hardaway Jr. struggled greatly during the preseason. But instead of giving up, coach J.B. Bickerstaff continued to trust his veteran two-guard.
Isaiah Stewart had plenty to say to Myles Turner after the Indiana Pacers handed the Detroit Pistons their 20th loss of the 2024-25 NBA season on Thursday, 111-100.
In the latest NBA mock trade, the Charlotte Hornets acquire Isaiah Stewart, Tim Hardaway Jr., and a draft pick from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Miles Bridges. In a development that could ...
Myles Turner scored 28 points, Pascal Siakam added 26 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 on Thursday night. Turner was 8 of 11 from 3-point range while his teammates went 5 for 19.
The Pacers' win over the Pistons ended with extensive, heated discussions between players and then assistant coaches.