“He knows how to play basketball, that’s what that comes down to,” Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said after the game. “He knows how to play situational basketball. He’s been through it. He’s got the courage and ability to take those shots, he’s not afraid of those moments. We knew he would be able to figure it out.

Heading into the final days of the NBA trade deadline, it was clear the Detroit Pistons could use some help in the backcourt. With Jaden Ivey sidelined for a while, the Pistons missed the presence of an additional scoring guard to play alongside Cade Cunningham while also lacking some experience at the point guard position behind the one-time All-Star.