Hunter Patterson

Covering the Detroit Pistons for @TheAthletic. @LoyolaMarymount, @USCAnnenberg Alumnus

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After the Pistons’ 14-win season, Cade Cunningham had FOMO watching the playoffs. He texted someone he knew would understand.

I spoke with them both for an exclusive on how that text sparked Detroit’s two-year turnaround:

https://t.co/x7m4CiafWw

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@michaeldomps He’s questionable because he may spend time with Motor City also.

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Pistons list both Isaiah Joe (right hip contusion) and Ebuka Okorie (G League) as out for tomorrow’s matchup against the Wizards.

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Asked J.B. about the actions they run for Ausar and Duncan to get Ausar easier looks:

“It’s good just because of the matchups. A lot of these teams you see are putting their centers on AT. So now he becomes the guy who’s involved in the action.”

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Asked Ausar where he feels he’s at in his offensive process to start the season:

“I’m taking things a day at a time, trying to get better every day. Being more aggressive, trying to get rebounds to push the pace. When that happens, defenses collapse and I can get assists.”

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Jalen Duren getting some work in with the team’s strength coach today. He spent most of his time in the weight room once we were let in:

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Here are five reasons for the Pistons’ 7-3 start.

From their improved 3-point shooting to their bench production, team chemistry and more:
https://t.co/PrhZthQdEC

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Here are five reasons for the Pistons’ 7-3 start.

From their improved 3-point shooting to their bench production, team chemistry and more:
https://t.co/PrhZthQdEC

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The spotlight on an @NBA No. 1 overall draft pick is relentless. In this exclusive piece in @TheAthletic, past No. 1 picks Patrick Ewing, John Wall, Anthony Davis, Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero explain how AJ Dybantsa should approach his rookie year.
https://t.co/U9RF5dzsXt

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Pistons outlast the Wizards to win 122-111 as they improve to 7-3 on the year.

John Collins had a season-high 24 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Duncan and Daniss both added 22 points apiece.

Nice bounce back W before a four-game trip.

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That’s five fouls on Ausar. J.B. is trusting him and keeping him in.

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John Collins is up to 24 points for a new season high. He’s shooting 9/13 and 2/3 from 3.

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Okorie’s finishing ability is special for his age. You can tell how much he watches Kyrie.

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It’s like Trae is trying to shoot the Wizards out of the game right now. Brian Keefe was absolutely sick on the sideline after that shot.

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We’ve got some Okorie minutes.

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Kevin Huerter is averaging 12.3 points, 2.8 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steal in 25 minutes over his last four games.

He’s got 10 so far tonight. He’s turning into a real weapon off the bench for the Pistons.

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The fact that AJ is only 19 is wild.

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Duncan’s start to the season has been pretty ridiculous. He’s got a team-high 18 on 4/5 from 3. The shots he’s taking are always heavily contested and it doesn’t matter right now.

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Pistons up 68-58 at the half.

Good stuff from John Collins so far. He’s got 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal. Duncan is locked in as well with 14 points on 3/4 from long range. Detroit looked a lot more like itself during that 37-point second quarter.

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Pistons have forced the Wizards into six turnovers in the second quarter alone. They look much more locked in defensively.

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Last night it was Reaves, tonight it’s AD. He’s been getting whatever he wants so far. Already up to 25 points and 7 boards on 9/9.