With the NBA Cup offering the Pistons something similar to a playoff run for the first time since they cracked the postseason in 2019, they are approaching every tournament game w

While holding on to the embarrassment of last season, the Pistons snapped a five-game losing streak to a divisional foe.

As Pacers guard T.J. McConnell pursued Cunningham from behind, Stewart rolled to the basket. As prescribed, Obi Toppin, Indiana’s forward covering the left corner, dropped into the paint to cover Stewart. Once again, that left Ausar Thompson all alone in the corner.