Marcus Sasser made the most of increased playing time on Friday, delivering his highest scoring performance since New Year’s Day. The Pistons guard finished with 16 points in Detroit’s 126-110 victory over Memphis.
Sasser has recently moved into the starting lineup while Ausar Thompson remains out with a right ankle sprain, giving him a larger role in the rotation.
“Again, this isn’t new or a surprise. It’s just opportunity,” coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. “I give Sass a ton of credit because he’s always ready when his number is called. He works to be prepared for the moment. He’s an NBA basketball player, that’s clear.
“It’s just about the opportunities for him, and he’s getting them now, and he takes advantage of them like he always does. But he’s a dogged defender, he’s another ball handler, [a] play maker. Obviously, his ability to shoot the basketball.
“How he can space the floor for us. Again, he’s a good player whose opportunity numbers have just kind of not bounced his way. But the more exposure he gets the more opportunities he gets, and we’ll continue to give him chances.”
Sasser remains under contract with the Pistons through next season. The team exercised its $5,198,983 club option for the 2026/27 season back in October.
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