Unrecognizable since the start of the season, Blake Griffin However, there were a few jolts, like last night’s game against the Lakers. Rested in the previous match, he was in good shape to face the champions.
“He was the rested Blake from two years ago, healthy with jump and pep. This is what we needed. We needed a boost tonight back-to-back. I’m really happy with the way he played. ” Dwane Casey
He was the man of the match with 23 points at 8/16 and 6 assists, and above all an excellent 5/10 at 3-pts. He has been the hub of the team since the post. He took advantage of the absence ofAnthony Davis and was a key part of the Pistons’ two big runs after the break. A 15-3 in the 3rd act, and a scathing 16-0 in the last quarter which folded the match. He started this run with a 3-point shot, then imitated by Wayne Ellington, while Jerami Grant he managed two drives.
“It’s important to finish games, regardless of the opponent. If you watch our games this season, we haven’t been able to finish them. It doesn’t matter if it’s the Lakers or any other team, finishing well is important. We are gaining experience with these close matches. ” Blake Griffin
But it was precisely the experienced players who made the difference in this last act.
“It was great to see. It was awesome. They folded the match. They stuck together and it was great to see. ” Isaiah stewart
Wayne Ellington continues his momentum, still excellent with a nice 6/9 at 3-pts. His 8th game in a row with at least 4 wins behind the arc. We find the Wayne Ellington of the Heat.
“On his own he creates space in attack because you have to be very careful of him. The coach always designs the first system for him so that he gets into the game, and when he shoots, the rest of the evening the defense is very concerned about him, especially when coming out of the pin-downs and that changes the game. dynamics of our attack. ” Mason Plumlee
This 5th success in 19 outings, it is good for the Pistons who remain on 2 wins in 3 games, which is as much as in the previous 11 games. Then against the champions it’s always appreciable and it boosts confidence.
“I think we have been good. We defended, we fought. We did the extra pass. 3 guys have 6 assists for just 9 lost balls in all. It’s good basketball. I’m proud of the way everyone played. ” Blake griffin
Via Pistons.com
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