Detroit Pistons already know what it’s like to win this season. After four consecutive defeats, Michigan franchise beat Orlando Magic (110-103) with 22 points from Jerami Grant and the official debut Cade Cunningham. The number one in the draft did not have his best appearance in the NBA … although it is only the beginning. The guard he had missed the entire preseason and the first duels of the course because of his right ankle.
Cunningham only played 19 minutes, five in the second half and he was very wrong in the launch: he scored only 2 points with a 1/8. He missed all five of his attempts from the perimeter. Su 12.5% in the shot is the second worst percentage ever for a number one premiere in the modern era after Anthony Bennett’s 0/5. The center did it with the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Brooklyn Nets in 2013.
“There is no way you can be a month out and come back 100%. I loved the way he played and the effort he gave us, ”Detroit coach Dwane Casey said. “I wanted to make sure my ankle is okay and he can go out there and make some plays and catch some rebounds. TOtime i know i’m fine, so I can play with freedom and ease to advance, ”said Cunningham, who had 7 sacks and 2 assists.
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