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Pistons GT acquired Whatsstick and a future second round pick from Knicks Gaming in exchange for Jomar and a future first round pick.

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Pistons GT acquired Whatsstick and a future second round pick from Knicks Gaming in exchange for Jomar and a future first round pick.

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Pistons GT to Host FREE Live Viewing Party

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On Friday, May 17th Pistons GT will be hosting a free live viewing party at Code313 located in Detroit, MI. All guests can enjoy complimentary food, meet with the team and have the chance to win an array of prizes. Spots are limited, register today!

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Pistons GT to Host FREE Live Viewing Party

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On Friday, May 17th Pistons GT will be hosting a free live viewing party at Code313 located in Detroit, MI. All guests can enjoy complimentary food, meet with the team and have the chance to win an array of prizes. Spots are limited, register today!

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Pistons GT have announced their 2024 NBA 2K League schedule. Their season will officially kick off on February 29th. You can tune in to watch on the NBA 2K League Twitch or Youtube page.

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Pistons GT have announced their 2024 NBA 2K League schedule. Their season will officially kick off on February 29th. You can tune in to watch on the NBA 2K League Twitch or Youtube page.

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Pistons GT Recon Report: Playoff Edition

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by Aaron Fox
Pistons GT is set to square off with Warriors Gaming Squad in the first round of the NBA 2K League playoffs Thursday night. This will be the franchise’s second-ever playoff appearance and first since season one. Ironically enough, we met Warriors Gaming Squad in the first round of THE TURN earlier this summer. The series went a full three contests with games one and two decided by an average margin of three points, giving us an idea of what is possibly in store for Detroit this evening. Results from last time:

Game One: Warriors Gaming Squad def. Pistons GT, 74-70

Game Two: Pistons GT def. Warriors Gaming Squad, 74-72

Game Three: Pistons GT def. Warriors Gaming Squad, 73-63

This will also be the first time in two years that NBA 2K League teams will be playing in-person on stage, and each roster brings a wealth of big-game experience with them. Our three veterans Ramo, Radiant, and Idris bring 12 combined seasons of NBA 2K League action to the table, including three banners, one championship, and eight total playoff appearances. For Warriors Gaming Squad, CB13 and Gradient were in the finals just a year ago, falling to the eventual champions Wizards District Gaming. Golden State won season two’s THE TICKET behind CB13 and Gradient as well, making a run to the league’s semifinals before falling short. This will be the franchise’s third consecutive playoff appearance since missing the postseason in season one.   Lineups #5 Pistons GT PG Radiant (27.4ppg-10.3apg-1.1spg-55%-51%) SG Greenlight (23.7ppg-7.7apg-0.7spg-53%-44%) SF Pexile (7.5ppg-0.9rpg-1.0spg-63%-58%) PF Idris (13.5ppg-3.7rpg-1.5apg-73%-65%) C Ramo (16.3ppg-11.1rpg-3.0apg-1.4spg-1.2bpg-78%)   #4 Warriors Gaming Squad PG CB13 (23.6ppg-10.1apg-0.5spg-54%-46%) SG Antoine (13.4ppg-4.6apg-0.9spg-53%-51%) SF Gradient (13.2ppg-1.7apg-1.3spg-73%-60%) PF KayAus (7.5ppg-4.9rpg-1.2spg-0.9bpg-69%-68%) C Hezi (16.9ppg-9.4rpg-2.8apg-1.4spg-1.3bpg-78%)   Key Matchup Pistons GT Defense vs. Warriors Gaming Squad Defense Postseason 2K often comes down to two factors: Who got hot at the right time? Which team tightened up their defenses headed into postseason play? Last year it was Wizards District Gaming who checked both boxes, among many others. Washington’s defense took the necessary extra step on the defensive end and reaped the benefits ($450,000 and a championship) along the way. Golden State seems to be on their way to checking the first box, winning four of their last five contests to close out the regular season. The team’s defense did allow 91 points to an interesting Jazz Gaming lineup in their season finale. Throw out that performance and Warriors Gaming Squad allowed just barely 70 points per game in their last four games of the year, a few points better than their season average (72.7). As for Detroit, the team finished their season on a three-game winning streak, claiming a playoff spot and avoiding THE TICKET in the process. Pistons GT’s roster has been a revolving door this year, and their defense has remained a work in progress. As a result, Detroit is the only playoff team to enter postseason play with a negative point differential (-0.5). With higher stakes and two weeks to prepare for a single opponent, we should see improvement on that end of the floor. The NBA 2K League playoffs will tip off at 5 PM on August 26th. Pistons GT is scheduled to play Warriors Gaming Squad in the first round, with game one beginning at 8 PM. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates. More information:

When: August 26th @ 8 PM (G1), 9 PM (G2), & 10 PM (G3 if necessary)

Watch: NBA 2K League Twitch and YouTube

Where: Mavs Gaming Hub (Dallas, TX)

Prize Pool (per team): (1st) $450,000, (2nd) $180,000, (3rd/4th) $80,000, (5th-8th) $42,500, (9th-12th) $30,000

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Pistons GT Recon Report: Playoff Edition

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by Aaron Fox

Pistons GT is set to square off with Warriors Gaming Squad in the first round of the NBA 2K League playoffs Thursday night. This will be the franchise’s second-ever playoff appearance and first since season one.

Ironically enough, we met Warriors Gaming Squad in the first round of THE TURN earlier this summer. The series went a full three contests with games one and two decided by an average margin of three points, giving us an idea of what is possibly in store for Detroit this evening. Results from last time:

Game One: Warriors Gaming Squad def. Pistons GT, 74-70

Game Two: Pistons GT def. Warriors Gaming Squad, 74-72

Game Three: Pistons GT def. Warriors Gaming Squad, 73-63

This will also be the first time in two years that NBA 2K League teams will be playing in-person on stage, and each roster brings a wealth of big-game experience with them. Our three veterans Ramo, Radiant, and Idris bring 12 combined seasons of NBA 2K League action to the table, including three banners, one championship, and eight total playoff appearances.

For Warriors Gaming Squad, CB13 and Gradient were in the finals just a year ago, falling to the eventual champions Wizards District Gaming. Golden State won season two’s THE TICKET behind CB13 and Gradient as well, making a run to the league’s semifinals before falling short. This will be the franchise’s third consecutive playoff appearance since missing the postseason in season one.

Lineups

#5 Pistons GT

PG Radiant (27.4ppg-10.3apg-1.1spg-55%-51%)

SG Greenlight (23.7ppg-7.7apg-0.7spg-53%-44%)

SF Pexile (7.5ppg-0.9rpg-1.0spg-63%-58%)

PF Idris (13.5ppg-3.7rpg-1.5apg-73%-65%)

C Ramo (16.3ppg-11.1rpg-3.0apg-1.4spg-1.2bpg-78%)

#4 Warriors Gaming Squad

PG CB13 (23.6ppg-10.1apg-0.5spg-54%-46%)

SG Antoine (13.4ppg-4.6apg-0.9spg-53%-51%)

SF Gradient (13.2ppg-1.7apg-1.3spg-73%-60%)

PF KayAus (7.5ppg-4.9rpg-1.2spg-0.9bpg-69%-68%)

C Hezi (16.9ppg-9.4rpg-2.8apg-1.4spg-1.3bpg-78%)

Key Matchup

Pistons GT Defense vs. Warriors Gaming Squad Defense

Postseason 2K often comes down to two factors: Who got hot at the right time? Which team tightened up their defenses headed into postseason play? Last year it was Wizards District Gaming who checked both boxes, among many others. Washington’s defense took the necessary extra step on the defensive end and reaped the benefits ($450,000 and a championship) along the way.

Golden State seems to be on their way to checking the first box, winning four of their last five contests to close out the regular season. The team’s defense did allow 91 points to an interesting Jazz Gaming lineup in their season finale. Throw out that performance and Warriors Gaming Squad allowed just barely 70 points per game in their last four games of the year, a few points better than their season average (72.7).

As for Detroit, the team finished their season on a three-game winning streak, claiming a playoff spot and avoiding THE TICKET in the process. Pistons GT’s roster has been a revolving door this year, and their defense has remained a work in progress. As a result, Detroit is the only playoff team to enter postseason play with a negative point differential (-0.5). With higher stakes and two weeks to prepare for a single opponent, we should see improvement on that end of the floor.

The NBA 2K League playoffs will tip off at 5 PM on August 26th. Pistons GT is scheduled to play Warriors Gaming Squad in the first round, with game one beginning at 8 PM. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates. More information:

When: August 26th @ 8 PM (G1), 9 PM (G2), & 10 PM (G3 if necessary)

Watch: NBA 2K League Twitch and YouTube

Where: Mavs Gaming Hub (Dallas, TX)

Prize Pool (per team): (1st) $450,000, (2nd) $180,000, (3rd/4th) $80,000, (5th-8th) $42,500, (9th-12th) $30,000

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Pistons GT vs. Pacers Gaming Recon Report

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by Aaron Fox
Pistons GT will face off with Pacers Gaming tonight, their third and fourth meetings of the season. Back in week six the two teams split their midseason matchups, but this evening’s games mean a little more. A single win for Pacers Gaming means securing the second seed in the West, locking up a first-round bye in the process. On the other hand, two wins for Pistons GT puts Detroit in prime position to claim a playoff bid of their own. Ramo and co. are coming off of a 3-1 week nine, defeating Bucks Gaming twice and splitting versus Cavs Legion GC most recently. Both Radiant (27ppg-11.5apg) and Ramo (14ppg-12.5rpg) averaged double-doubles in the two-game set, but the team ultimately couldn’t come away with what would have been an important sweep.   Player of the Game: Ramo (14ppg-12.5rpg-1.0bpg-1.0spg)

Game One: Pistons GT def. Cavs Legion GC, 81-78

Game Two: Cavs Legion GC def. Pistons GT, 94-69

Unfortunately, last week also marked the end of Cooks’ season four with Pistons GT. In 10 regular season starts, Cooks posted averages of 19.1 points and 1.9 assists per game on 57.4% shooting. He excelled from beyond the arc, knocking down 56% of his shots from three-point range on 4.9 makes per game (not to mention 2 game-winners). The only full-time shooting guards in the league to average more than 19.1 points per game: Rigby (22.6ppg), BSmoove (20.2ppg), and OriginalMalik (19.6ppg). Not bad for an undrafted free agent. Cooks’ departure means Greenlight’s return, and yet another new lineup for Pistons GT. This will be the seventh different combination of players that Detroit has put together during season four.   Key Matchup Greenlight vs. Swizurk Greenlight’s addition comes as Pistons GT prepares to earn a playoff bid and go on a postseason run. During his absence we saw both Charger and Cooks fill the void at shooting guard, but tonight Greenlight will finally make his long-awaited return to the lineup. In six starts at point guard earlier this season, Greenlight averaged 26.7 points and 9.8 assists per game, including 52% shooting from the field and three total double-doubles. His role will be different this time around, slotted next to Radiant as the off-guard. For Swizurk, the longtime Pacers Gaming shooting guard has been quietly very efficient this year. The overall scoring numbers are down (13.5ppg) but Swizurk is enjoying improvements in his shooting percentages across the board: 55% from the field and 55% from three-point range are 6% and 14% increases compared to season three. This matchup will be a battle between the new-age combo guard and old-school sharpshooter. Both squads feature dominant scoring point guards in Radiant and 630. How much production comes from each of their secondary options in Greenlight and Swizurk could prove to be tonight’s X-Factor.   Lineups Pistons GT (13-11)

PG Radiant: (27.5ppg-9.6apg-1.1spg-2.6topg-55%-50%)

SG Greenlight: (26.7ppg-9.8apg-0.5spg-52%-42%)

SF Pexile: (6.8ppg-0.7apg-1.0spg-63%-59%)

PF Idris: (9.8ppg-4.7rpg-0.5spg-0.7bpg-64%-59%)

C Ramo: (15.9ppg-11.4rpg-2.7apg-1.3spg-1.2bpg-78%)

Pacers Gaming (19-7)

PG 630: (33.5ppg-9.1apg-0.8spg-3.3topg-53%-46%)

SG Swizurk: (13.5ppg-1.4apg-0.9spg-55%-55%)

SF Wolf: (8.0ppg-1.7apg-1.7spg-65%-54%)

PF Lavish: (9.5ppg-6.5rpg-0.8spg-0.7bpg-70%-61%)

C Jomar: (13.0ppg-11.1rpg-3.8apg-1.8spg-1.3bpg-74%)

As always, catch all of the action live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT will tip off game one at 9:00 PM and game two at 10:00 PM. After Pacers Gaming, Detroit will conclude their regular season with a pair of matchups against Hawks Talon GC on Saturday evening. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

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Pistons GT vs. Pacers Gaming Recon Report

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by Aaron Fox

Pistons GT will face off with Pacers Gaming tonight, their third and fourth meetings of the season. Back in week six the two teams split their midseason matchups, but this evening’s games mean a little more. A single win for Pacers Gaming means securing the second seed in the West, locking up a first-round bye in the process. On the other hand, two wins for Pistons GT puts Detroit in prime position to claim a playoff bid of their own.

Ramo and co. are coming off of a 3-1 week nine, defeating Bucks Gaming twice and splitting versus Cavs Legion GC most recently. Both Radiant (27ppg-11.5apg) and Ramo (14ppg-12.5rpg) averaged double-doubles in the two-game set, but the team ultimately couldn’t come away with what would have been an important sweep.

Player of the Game: Ramo (14ppg-12.5rpg-1.0bpg-1.0spg)

Game One: Pistons GT def. Cavs Legion GC, 81-78

Game Two: Cavs Legion GC def. Pistons GT, 94-69

Unfortunately, last week also marked the end of Cooks’ season four with Pistons GT. In 10 regular season starts, Cooks posted averages of 19.1 points and 1.9 assists per game on 57.4% shooting. He excelled from beyond the arc, knocking down 56% of his shots from three-point range on 4.9 makes per game (not to mention 2 game-winners). The only full-time shooting guards in the league to average more than 19.1 points per game: Rigby (22.6ppg), BSmoove (20.2ppg), and OriginalMalik (19.6ppg). Not bad for an undrafted free agent.

Cooks’ departure means Greenlight’s return, and yet another new lineup for Pistons GT. This will be the seventh different combination of players that Detroit has put together during season four.

Key Matchup

Greenlight vs. Swizurk

Greenlight’s addition comes as Pistons GT prepares to earn a playoff bid and go on a postseason run. During his absence we saw both Charger and Cooks fill the void at shooting guard, but tonight Greenlight will finally make his long-awaited return to the lineup.

In six starts at point guard earlier this season, Greenlight averaged 26.7 points and 9.8 assists per game, including 52% shooting from the field and three total double-doubles. His role will be different this time around, slotted next to Radiant as the off-guard.

For Swizurk, the longtime Pacers Gaming shooting guard has been quietly very efficient this year. The overall scoring numbers are down (13.5ppg) but Swizurk is enjoying improvements in his shooting percentages across the board: 55% from the field and 55% from three-point range are 6% and 14% increases compared to season three.

This matchup will be a battle between the new-age combo guard and old-school sharpshooter. Both squads feature dominant scoring point guards in Radiant and 630. How much production comes from each of their secondary options in Greenlight and Swizurk could prove to be tonight’s X-Factor.

Lineups

Pistons GT (13-11)

PG Radiant: (27.5ppg-9.6apg-1.1spg-2.6topg-55%-50%)

SG Greenlight: (26.7ppg-9.8apg-0.5spg-52%-42%)

SF Pexile: (6.8ppg-0.7apg-1.0spg-63%-59%)

PF Idris: (9.8ppg-4.7rpg-0.5spg-0.7bpg-64%-59%)

C Ramo: (15.9ppg-11.4rpg-2.7apg-1.3spg-1.2bpg-78%)

Pacers Gaming (19-7)

PG 630: (33.5ppg-9.1apg-0.8spg-3.3topg-53%-46%)

SG Swizurk: (13.5ppg-1.4apg-0.9spg-55%-55%)

SF Wolf: (8.0ppg-1.7apg-1.7spg-65%-54%)

PF Lavish: (9.5ppg-6.5rpg-0.8spg-0.7bpg-70%-61%)

C Jomar: (13.0ppg-11.1rpg-3.8apg-1.8spg-1.3bpg-74%)

As always, catch all of the action live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT will tip off game one at 9:00 PM and game two at 10:00 PM. After Pacers Gaming, Detroit will conclude their regular season with a pair of matchups against Hawks Talon GC on Saturday evening. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

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Pistons GT vs. Cavs Legion GC Recon Report

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by Aaron Fox
Pistons GT is set to take on Cavs Legion GC for a pair of matchups tonight. Cleveland is coming off an eventful couple of games against T-Wolves Gaming less than 24 hours ago. The two teams split, and now 7-out-of-8 Cavs Legion GC wins have come against teams that are .500 or better: T-Wolves Gaming three times, Pacers Gaming twice, and Warriors Gaming Squad and Kings Guard Gaming one time apiece. Detroit took down Bucks Gaming twice to kick off week nine, improving their record to 12-10, along with their playoff chances. We took game one in dominant fashion as the team was really clicking on both ends of the floor. Rookie lockdown defender Pexile had his best performance of the season, posting 12 points, 5 steals, and 4 assists on perfect shooting from beyond the arc (3-for-3). Bucks Gaming scored just 64 points while Radiant (33pts-11asts) and Cooks (29pts-2asts) combined for 62 between the two. Game two was a different story. Pistons GT held just a one-point lead headed into the final frame. This is where Radiant might have played his best six minutes of the season, scoring 16 of his 43 points in the fourth quarter, sinking tough shot after tough shot. The final dagger was a leaning Radiant three-pointer, giving Pistons GT a six-point advantage with 28 seconds remaining. Ramo posted a quietly impressive stat line: 11 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 blocks, and 3 steals. Cooks chipped in another 20+ point-performance (21pts), his fifth of the regular season. Player of the Game: Radiant (38.0ppg-10.0apg)

Game One: Pistons GT def. Bucks Gaming, 94-64

Game Two: Pistons GT def. Bucks Gaming, 83-81

Now sitting fifth in the Western Conference with a playoff spot in hand (for now), Blazer5 (13-11) and Kings Guard (13-13) still remain as threats to spoil our postseason aspirations. Simply winning out the remainder of our schedule could potentially earn Pistons GT a playoff seed as high as three, but the team must take care of business against Cavs Legion GC first and foremost.   Key Matchup Cooks vs. oFab Cooks is coming off a career performance against Bucks Gaming, posting averages of 25 points per game on 66% shooting from the field overall (14.5 attempts per game). He’s now averaging 20.5 points and 1.4 assists per game in 8 regular season starts. Fab has been hot as of late for Cleveland, recording averages of 34 points, 13.3 assists, and 1 steal per contest in his last three games. Fab is one of the few point guards that defends hash for his team, meaning Cooks will have his opportunities against a weaker point guard archetype on the perimeter. Taking advantage of those opportunities will be important for Pistons GT. Not only will Cooks be tasked with a heavy offensive workload, but he’ll also be hunted by Fab on the defensive end. Limiting Fab’s success in those situations is certainly high on the priority list tonight. I say all of that to say this: Cooks and Fab are bound to see quite a lot of each other this evening. Lineups Pistons GT (12-10)

PG Radiant: (27.6ppg-9.4apg-1.2spg-2.6topg-55%-50%)

SG Cooks: (20.5ppg-1.4apg-0.6spg-58%-55%)

SF Pexile: (6.3ppg-1.1spg-0.5bpg-64%-57%)

PF Idris: (11.0ppg-3.8rpg-1.8apg-0.8spg-60%-54%)

C Ramo: (16.1ppg-11.3rpg-2.8apg-1.4spg-1.2bpg-78%)

Cavs Legion GC (8-16)

PG oFab: (27.8ppg-10.1apg-1.2spg-3.1topg-53%-42%)

SG Strainer: (16.2ppg-2.8apg-0.9spg-53%-51%)

SF Godddof2K: (7.2ppg-2.4rpg-1.2spg-60%-51%)

PF BigRim: (6.1ppg-2.0rpg-1.1spg-0.7bpg-60%-50%)

C DLaw: (16.6ppg-10.7rpg-2.7apg-1.4spg-1.3bpg-80%)

As always, catch all of the action live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT and Cavs Legion GC will tip off at 9:00 PM for game one and 10:00 PM for game two. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

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Pistons GT vs. Cavs Legion GC Recon Report

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by Aaron Fox

Pistons GT is set to take on Cavs Legion GC for a pair of matchups tonight. Cleveland is coming off an eventful couple of games against T-Wolves Gaming less than 24 hours ago. The two teams split, and now 7-out-of-8 Cavs Legion GC wins have come against teams that are .500 or better: T-Wolves Gaming three times, Pacers Gaming twice, and Warriors Gaming Squad and Kings Guard Gaming one time apiece.

Detroit took down Bucks Gaming twice to kick off week nine, improving their record to 12-10, along with their playoff chances. We took game one in dominant fashion as the team was really clicking on both ends of the floor. Rookie lockdown defender Pexile had his best performance of the season, posting 12 points, 5 steals, and 4 assists on perfect shooting from beyond the arc (3-for-3). Bucks Gaming scored just 64 points while Radiant (33pts-11asts) and Cooks (29pts-2asts) combined for 62 between the two.

Game two was a different story. Pistons GT held just a one-point lead headed into the final frame. This is where Radiant might have played his best six minutes of the season, scoring 16 of his 43 points in the fourth quarter, sinking tough shot after tough shot. The final dagger was a leaning Radiant three-pointer, giving Pistons GT a six-point advantage with 28 seconds remaining.

Ramo posted a quietly impressive stat line: 11 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 blocks, and 3 steals. Cooks chipped in another 20+ point-performance (21pts), his fifth of the regular season.

Player of the Game: Radiant (38.0ppg-10.0apg)

Game One: Pistons GT def. Bucks Gaming, 94-64

Game Two: Pistons GT def. Bucks Gaming, 83-81

Now sitting fifth in the Western Conference with a playoff spot in hand (for now), Blazer5 (13-11) and Kings Guard (13-13) still remain as threats to spoil our postseason aspirations. Simply winning out the remainder of our schedule could potentially earn Pistons GT a playoff seed as high as three, but the team must take care of business against Cavs Legion GC first and foremost.

Key Matchup

Cooks vs. oFab

Cooks is coming off a career performance against Bucks Gaming, posting averages of 25 points per game on 66% shooting from the field overall (14.5 attempts per game). He’s now averaging 20.5 points and 1.4 assists per game in 8 regular season starts. Fab has been hot as of late for Cleveland, recording averages of 34 points, 13.3 assists, and 1 steal per contest in his last three games.

Fab is one of the few point guards that defends hash for his team, meaning Cooks will have his opportunities against a weaker point guard archetype on the perimeter. Taking advantage of those opportunities will be important for Pistons GT.

Not only will Cooks be tasked with a heavy offensive workload, but he’ll also be hunted by Fab on the defensive end. Limiting Fab’s success in those situations is certainly high on the priority list tonight. I say all of that to say this: Cooks and Fab are bound to see quite a lot of each other this evening.

Lineups

Pistons GT (12-10)

PG Radiant: (27.6ppg-9.4apg-1.2spg-2.6topg-55%-50%)

SG Cooks: (20.5ppg-1.4apg-0.6spg-58%-55%)

SF Pexile: (6.3ppg-1.1spg-0.5bpg-64%-57%)

PF Idris: (11.0ppg-3.8rpg-1.8apg-0.8spg-60%-54%)

C Ramo: (16.1ppg-11.3rpg-2.8apg-1.4spg-1.2bpg-78%)

Cavs Legion GC (8-16)

PG oFab: (27.8ppg-10.1apg-1.2spg-3.1topg-53%-42%)

SG Strainer: (16.2ppg-2.8apg-0.9spg-53%-51%)

SF Godddof2K: (7.2ppg-2.4rpg-1.2spg-60%-51%)

PF BigRim: (6.1ppg-2.0rpg-1.1spg-0.7bpg-60%-50%)

C DLaw: (16.6ppg-10.7rpg-2.7apg-1.4spg-1.3bpg-80%)

As always, catch all of the action live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT and Cavs Legion GC will tip off at 9:00 PM for game one and 10:00 PM for game two. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

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Pistons GT vs. Bucks Gaming Recon Report

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by Aaron Fox
Pistons GT is prepared to take on Bucks Gaming in a two-game set tonight. These teams met earlier in the year, with Detroit claiming both victories. Radiant (30ppg-15apg) and Ramo (19ppg-10.5rpg) starred as a duo, as both players averaged double-doubles. The sweep against Bucks Gaming was our first sweep of the season, and the team has registered just one (2-0 vs. Kings Guard Gaming) since then. Last time out, Pistons GT suffered a pair of losses at the hands of Heat Check Gaming, dropping their record to an even 10-10. Opposing point guard Sav had quite the night, posting impressive averages of 33 points and 13 assists per game, all while making it look easy in the process. For Pistons GT, Radiant, Ramo, and Cooks combined to score all but 13 points over the course of two games against Miami. Ramo missed just two shots, going 19-for-21 from the field but in the end, it wasn’t enough. Player of the Game: Ramo (20.5ppg-9.5rpg-2.5apg-1.5spg)

Game One: Heat Check Gaming defeats Pistons GT, 85-81

Game Two: Heat Check Gaming defeats Pistons GT, 78-63

The losses set us back in terms of the playoff race, but there’s still a path to the postseason for Detroit. In order to make a playoff appearance, Pistons GT essentially needs to run the table. It all starts tonight with Bucks Gaming on the slate. After Bucks Gaming, Cavs Legion GC (8/7), Pacers Gaming (8/12), and Hawks Talon GC (8/14) are scheduled to close out the season. After making the postseason last year, Bucks Gaming has had a disappointing season four by all measures. Sitting at 4-16, the team’s front office has now parted ways with longtime shooting guard, ARooks, and 2021 first-round pick, Lotty, in separate deals over the last month or so. Now stocked with extra selections in the first two rounds of the 2022 draft, and new players Caliraq and Expose, Bucks Gaming looks to play spoiler down the stretch for aspiring playoff teams.   Key Matchup Idris vs. Regg Former Bucks Gaming member, Idris, is expected to make his first starts for Pistons GT since being re-acquired via conditional selection two weeks ago. As starting power forward Idris will see plenty of action defending the pick-and-roll with the primary goal of slowing down 2020 Rookie of the Year, Regg. Regg, like most NBA 2K League point guards, carries a heavy offensive workload for his squad. Throwing him off his game, forcing a slow start, and exploiting his archetype’s weaknesses on the defensive end will all be keys to success for Pistons GT tonight. Averaging 25.2 points and 11.4 assists per game, his scoring numbers are down this year, but make no mistake, Regg is still very capable of putting on those signature 2020 ROTY performances. All eyes will be on Bucks Gaming’s point guard as Pistons GT tries to secure a playoff spot.   Lineups Pistons GT (10-10)

PG Radiant: (26.4ppg-9.3apg-1.2spg-2.6topg-52%-42%

SG Cooks: (19.0ppg-1.5apg-0.8spg-56%-55%)

SF Pexile: (6.3ppg-1.0spg-65%-55%)

PF Idris: (15.5ppg-3.0apg-1.0spg-53%-40%)

C Ramo: (16.4ppg-11.6rpg-2.6apg-1.2spg-1.1bpg-78%)

Bucks Gaming (4-16)

PG Regg: (25.2ppg-11.4apg-1.4spg-3.8topg-50%-43%)

SG Caliraq: (8.5ppg-2.0apg-1.0rpg-41%-41%)

SF Komp: (7.5ppg-2.2rpg-0.8spg-60%-41%)

PF Perm: (8.0ppg-4.7rpg-0.8spg-60%-62%)

C Plondo: (15.6ppg-12.2rpg-3.0apg-1.0bpg-80%)

As always, catch all of the action live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT and Bucks Gaming will tip off at 7:30 PM for game one. After their matchups with Milwaukee, Detroit is set to take on Cavs Legion GC for a pair of games on Saturday evening. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

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Pistons GT vs. Bucks Gaming Recon Report

# results[].content
by Aaron Fox

Pistons GT is prepared to take on Bucks Gaming in a two-game set tonight. These teams met earlier in the year, with Detroit claiming both victories. Radiant (30ppg-15apg) and Ramo (19ppg-10.5rpg) starred as a duo, as both players averaged double-doubles. The sweep against Bucks Gaming was our first sweep of the season, and the team has registered just one (2-0 vs. Kings Guard Gaming) since then.

Last time out, Pistons GT suffered a pair of losses at the hands of Heat Check Gaming, dropping their record to an even 10-10. Opposing point guard Sav had quite the night, posting impressive averages of 33 points and 13 assists per game, all while making it look easy in the process.

For Pistons GT, Radiant, Ramo, and Cooks combined to score all but 13 points over the course of two games against Miami. Ramo missed just two shots, going 19-for-21 from the field but in the end, it wasn’t enough.

Player of the Game: Ramo (20.5ppg-9.5rpg-2.5apg-1.5spg)

Game One: Heat Check Gaming defeats Pistons GT, 85-81

Game Two: Heat Check Gaming defeats Pistons GT, 78-63

The losses set us back in terms of the playoff race, but there’s still a path to the postseason for Detroit. In order to make a playoff appearance, Pistons GT essentially needs to run the table. It all starts tonight with Bucks Gaming on the slate. After Bucks Gaming, Cavs Legion GC (8/7), Pacers Gaming (8/12), and Hawks Talon GC (8/14) are scheduled to close out the season.

After making the postseason last year, Bucks Gaming has had a disappointing season four by all measures. Sitting at 4-16, the team’s front office has now parted ways with longtime shooting guard, ARooks, and 2021 first-round pick, Lotty, in separate deals over the last month or so. Now stocked with extra selections in the first two rounds of the 2022 draft, and new players Caliraq and Expose, Bucks Gaming looks to play spoiler down the stretch for aspiring playoff teams.

Key Matchup

Idris vs. Regg

Former Bucks Gaming member, Idris, is expected to make his first starts for Pistons GT since being re-acquired via conditional selection two weeks ago. As starting power forward Idris will see plenty of action defending the pick-and-roll with the primary goal of slowing down 2020 Rookie of the Year, Regg.

Regg, like most NBA 2K League point guards, carries a heavy offensive workload for his squad. Throwing him off his game, forcing a slow start, and exploiting his archetype’s weaknesses on the defensive end will all be keys to success for Pistons GT tonight.

Averaging 25.2 points and 11.4 assists per game, his scoring numbers are down this year, but make no mistake, Regg is still very capable of putting on those signature 2020 ROTY performances. All eyes will be on Bucks Gaming’s point guard as Pistons GT tries to secure a playoff spot.

Lineups

Pistons GT (10-10)

PG Radiant: (26.4ppg-9.3apg-1.2spg-2.6topg-52%-42%

SG Cooks: (19.0ppg-1.5apg-0.8spg-56%-55%)

SF Pexile: (6.3ppg-1.0spg-65%-55%)

PF Idris: (15.5ppg-3.0apg-1.0spg-53%-40%)

C Ramo: (16.4ppg-11.6rpg-2.6apg-1.2spg-1.1bpg-78%)

Bucks Gaming (4-16)

PG Regg: (25.2ppg-11.4apg-1.4spg-3.8topg-50%-43%)

SG Caliraq: (8.5ppg-2.0apg-1.0rpg-41%-41%)

SF Komp: (7.5ppg-2.2rpg-0.8spg-60%-41%)

PF Perm: (8.0ppg-4.7rpg-0.8spg-60%-62%)

C Plondo: (15.6ppg-12.2rpg-3.0apg-1.0bpg-80%)

As always, catch all of the action live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT and Bucks Gaming will tip off at 7:30 PM for game one. After their matchups with Milwaukee, Detroit is set to take on Cavs Legion GC for a pair of games on Saturday evening. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

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Pistons GT vs. Heat Check Gaming Recon Report

# results[].description
by Aaron Fox
Pistons GT split their opening week eight matchups with Jazz Gaming last night, bringing their record to 10-8 while remaining 6th in the Western Conference. We saw a stronger start than usual in the first quarter for Detroit before Utah managed to take a six-point lead into the break. By halftime, Cooks had already registered 17 points, nearly matching his previous career-high (20) in just two quarters. Despite big production from our shooting guard, Pistons GT found themselves down double-digits entering the final frame. Our backcourt set on fire during the fourth quarter, hitting clutch shot after clutch shot, eliminating the Jazz Gaming advantage as we entered the last minute. A leaning Radiant three-pointer gave Pistons GT a two-point lead with just 33 seconds remaining. After Splashy answered with a three of his own, it all came down to one possession. Radiant received a screen from Ramo while Cooks wrapped behind the pair. Radiant drove, kicked, Cooks greened, and Pistons GT took the 78-76 lead with 1.7 seconds left. GetOnMyLevel’s three-point attempt failed to find the bottom of the net, and Detroit managed to walk away with a win, just barely. Radiant (27pts-11asts) and Cooks (29pts-1ast) put on a show, combining for 54 points. Game two was similar to the first contest in a lot of ways. Pistons GT trailed at halftime, as Lotty started his first game of the season with Jazz Gaming. Entering the break, Lotty (14pts-2asts) and Splashy (15pts-5asts) had already poured in 29 points between the two, reminding everybody just how good of a duo they are. Again, entering the final frame we faced a deficit (8 points), and again, Detroit would claw their way back. The difference this time? The team came just short of completing their comeback, dropping game two 79-74. Ramo finished with 23 points, 12 rebounds (6 offensive), and 2 steals, his 12th double-double of the regular season. Player of the Game: PG Radiant (27.0ppg-11.0apg-1.5apg)

Game One: Pistons GT defeats Jazz Gaming, 78-76

Game Two: Jazz Gaming defeats Pistons GT, 79-74

Next up for Pistons GT will be Heat Check Gaming. Miami has now dropped seven consecutive regular season matchups following last night’s losses to Wizards District Gaming. The majority of the team’s struggles have come on the offensive end: In 4-out-of-7 games, Heat Check has scored 64 or fewer points. During their midseason winning streak, Miami scored 71+ points in all seven games. Something has to give on that end of the floor if another season turnaround is in store.   Key Matchup Cooks vs. Killeyy  An undrafted free agent just a few weeks ago, Cooks has shown a massive amount of potential since arriving in Detroit. Last night’s performance was a prime example. Cooks may have hit the most important shot of our season so far, sinking a game-sealing jumper to steal the game one win against Jazz Gaming. Now averaging nearly 20 points (19.5) along with 1.5 assists per game, Cooks is doing it efficiently as well, shooting 54% from beyond the arc.  Seemingly getting more comfortable with each and every rep, expect more big things from Cooks tonight. After adding Killeyy to their roster, Miami rattled off 7 consecutive regular season wins and made THE TURN’s final four, falling in the semis to the eventual champions, Hornets Venom GT. Averaging 15.9 points, 3.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, Killeyy checks all of the boxes as a productive NBA 2K League shooting guard: scoring, playmaking, defense. While the last stretch of regular season 2K hasn’t been forgiving to Heat Check Gaming, Killeyy will be an important piece to turning that around, and it could begin tonight against his former team.   Lineups Pistons GT (10-8)

PG Radiant: (26.2ppg-9.1apg-1.2spg-53%-48%)

SG Cooks: (19.5ppg-1.5apg-0.8spg-54%-54%)

SF Pexile: (6.4ppg-1.0spg-65%-56%

PF Milo: (7.2ppg-4.9rpg-54%-49%)

C Ramo: (15.9ppg-11.8rpg-2.6apg-1.2spg-1.2bpg-77%)

Last Five: Loss vs. Jazz Gaming (74-79), Win vs. Jazz Gaming (78-76), Loss vs. Wizards District Gaming (56-70), Loss vs. Wizards District Gaming (61-66), Win vs. Bucks Gaming (79-71)

Heat Check Gaming (8-14)

PG Sav: (24.5ppg-10.7apg-4.0topg-55%-46%)

SG Killeyy: (15.9ppg-3.1apg-1.1spg-51%-46%)

SF TBShiftay: (7.5ppg-1.4apg-1.7spg-66%-63%)

PF Gooner: (10.7ppg-1.5rpg-1.3apg-48%-45%)

C Hotshot: (19.7ppg-11.4rpg-1.6spg-1.2bpg-80%)

Last Five: Loss vs. Wizards District Gaming (59-74), Loss vs. Wizards District Gaming (50-66), Loss vs. NetsGC (75-93), Loss vs. NetsGC (64-92), Loss vs. CLTX Crossover (70-72)

As always, catch all of the action live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT and Heat Check Gaming are expected to tip off at 7 and 8 PM. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

# results[].headline
Pistons GT vs. Heat Check Gaming Recon Report

# results[].content
by Aaron Fox

Pistons GT split their opening week eight matchups with Jazz Gaming last night, bringing their record to 10-8 while remaining 6th in the Western Conference.

We saw a stronger start than usual in the first quarter for Detroit before Utah managed to take a six-point lead into the break. By halftime, Cooks had already registered 17 points, nearly matching his previous career-high (20) in just two quarters. Despite big production from our shooting guard, Pistons GT found themselves down double-digits entering the final frame.

Our backcourt set on fire during the fourth quarter, hitting clutch shot after clutch shot, eliminating the Jazz Gaming advantage as we entered the last minute. A leaning Radiant three-pointer gave Pistons GT a two-point lead with just 33 seconds remaining. After Splashy answered with a three of his own, it all came down to one possession.

Radiant received a screen from Ramo while Cooks wrapped behind the pair. Radiant drove, kicked, Cooks greened, and Pistons GT took the 78-76 lead with 1.7 seconds left. GetOnMyLevel’s three-point attempt failed to find the bottom of the net, and Detroit managed to walk away with a win, just barely. Radiant (27pts-11asts) and Cooks (29pts-1ast) put on a show, combining for 54 points.

Game two was similar to the first contest in a lot of ways. Pistons GT trailed at halftime, as Lotty started his first game of the season with Jazz Gaming. Entering the break, Lotty (14pts-2asts) and Splashy (15pts-5asts) had already poured in 29 points between the two, reminding everybody just how good of a duo they are.

Again, entering the final frame we faced a deficit (8 points), and again, Detroit would claw their way back. The difference this time? The team came just short of completing their comeback, dropping game two 79-74. Ramo finished with 23 points, 12 rebounds (6 offensive), and 2 steals, his 12th double-double of the regular season.

Player of the Game: PG Radiant (27.0ppg-11.0apg-1.5apg)

Game One: Pistons GT defeats Jazz Gaming, 78-76

Game Two: Jazz Gaming defeats Pistons GT, 79-74

Next up for Pistons GT will be Heat Check Gaming. Miami has now dropped seven consecutive regular season matchups following last night’s losses to Wizards District Gaming. The majority of the team’s struggles have come on the offensive end: In 4-out-of-7 games, Heat Check has scored 64 or fewer points. During their midseason winning streak, Miami scored 71+ points in all seven games. Something has to give on that end of the floor if another season turnaround is in store.

Key Matchup

Cooks vs. Killeyy

An undrafted free agent just a few weeks ago, Cooks has shown a massive amount of potential since arriving in Detroit. Last night’s performance was a prime example. Cooks may have hit the most important shot of our season so far, sinking a game-sealing jumper to steal the game one win against Jazz Gaming.

Now averaging nearly 20 points (19.5) along with 1.5 assists per game, Cooks is doing it efficiently as well, shooting 54% from beyond the arc.  Seemingly getting more comfortable with each and every rep, expect more big things from Cooks tonight.

After adding Killeyy to their roster, Miami rattled off 7 consecutive regular season wins and made THE TURN’s final four, falling in the semis to the eventual champions, Hornets Venom GT. Averaging 15.9 points, 3.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, Killeyy checks all of the boxes as a productive NBA 2K League shooting guard: scoring, playmaking, defense. While the last stretch of regular season 2K hasn’t been forgiving to Heat Check Gaming, Killeyy will be an important piece to turning that around, and it could begin tonight against his former team.

Lineups

Pistons GT (10-8)

PG Radiant: (26.2ppg-9.1apg-1.2spg-53%-48%)

SG Cooks: (19.5ppg-1.5apg-0.8spg-54%-54%)

SF Pexile: (6.4ppg-1.0spg-65%-56%

PF Milo: (7.2ppg-4.9rpg-54%-49%)

C Ramo: (15.9ppg-11.8rpg-2.6apg-1.2spg-1.2bpg-77%)

Last Five: Loss vs. Jazz Gaming (74-79), Win vs. Jazz Gaming (78-76), Loss vs. Wizards District Gaming (56-70), Loss vs. Wizards District Gaming (61-66), Win vs. Bucks Gaming (79-71)

Heat Check Gaming (8-14)

PG Sav: (24.5ppg-10.7apg-4.0topg-55%-46%)

SG Killeyy: (15.9ppg-3.1apg-1.1spg-51%-46%)

SF TBShiftay: (7.5ppg-1.4apg-1.7spg-66%-63%)

PF Gooner: (10.7ppg-1.5rpg-1.3apg-48%-45%)

C Hotshot: (19.7ppg-11.4rpg-1.6spg-1.2bpg-80%)

Last Five: Loss vs. Wizards District Gaming (59-74), Loss vs. Wizards District Gaming (50-66), Loss vs. NetsGC (75-93), Loss vs. NetsGC (64-92), Loss vs. CLTX Crossover (70-72)

As always, catch all of the action live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT and Heat Check Gaming are expected to tip off at 7 and 8 PM. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

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# results[].description
by Aaron Fox
Pistons GT is prepared to take on Jazz Gaming tonight, the team’s first pair of games since THE TURN. While Detroit enjoyed their bye, Utah had a flawless 4-0 week seven, taking down Lakers Gaming and Magic Gaming two times apiece. As the playoff picture begins to form, Pistons GT now finds themselves on the outside looking in, sitting sixth in the Western Conference at 9-7. Two wins against a conference opponent could prove to be important as Detroit looks to close out the second half of their regular season strongly. Jazz Gaming recently made a trade, reacquiring former starting shooting guard Lotty from Bucks Gaming last week. Utah parted ways with Expose and a 2022 second-round selection in the deal. Tonight, Lotty is expected to make his first starts with the team since Jazz Gaming was eliminated from the semifinals last year. Lotty recorded averages of 10.2 points and 1.6 assists during his stint in Milwaukee. Detroit made one of their own roster moves last week, adding Idris as a conditional player in place of Charger. While he isn’t expected to start tonight, Idris averaged 15.5 points, 3 assists, and 1 steal per game in 2 appearances for Pistons GT earlier this season.   Key Matchup Ramo vs. Ria Jazz Gaming features one of the strongest overall starting lineups any team has to offer across the league, but all eyes will be on one matchup in particular. Two elite talents at the center position face off with each other in Ramo and Ria. During THE TURN, Ramo averaged 22.3 points against WGS and a double-double (10ppg-11rpg) against WDG. Ria, former first overall pick (2019), is enjoying another season as one of the top bigs in the NBA 2K League. Posting averages of 14.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and a combined 2.3 steals/blocks per game, Ria is one of the toughest assignments Ramo will be tasked with during the season.   Lineups Pistons GT (9-7)

PG Radiant: (26.1ppg-8.8apg-1.1spg-2.4topg-53%-48%)

SG Cooks: (19.0ppg-1.5apg-1.5spg-1.0topg-56%-56%)

SF Pexile: (6.6ppg-0.6apg-1.0spg-66%-56%)

PF Milo: (7.1ppg-5.1rpg-0.4spg-0.6bpg-53%-46%)

C Ramo: (15.9ppg-11.6rpg-2.8apg-1.2spg-1.2bpg-75%)

Last Five: Loss vs. Wizards District Gaming (70-56), Loss vs. Wizards District Gaming (66-61), Win vs. Bucks Gaming (79-71), Win vs. Bucks Gaming (76-75), Loss vs. Mavs Gaming (74-72)

Jazz Gaming (11-7)

PG Splashy (32.3ppg-9.3apg-0.7spg-57%-49%)

SG Lotty (10.2ppg-1.6apg-0.6spg-63%-54%)

SF Compete (7.6ppg-1.2apg-1.2spg-66%-57%)

PF Lord Beezus (8.8ppg-4.3rpg-1.1spg-0.9bpg-61%-52%)

C Ria (14.3ppg-13.3rpg-3.9apg-1.2spg-1.1bpg-74%)

Last Five: Win vs. Magic Gaming (83-65), Win vs. Magic Gaming (75-59), Win vs. Lakers Gaming (75-61), Win vs. Lakers Gaming (86-59), Win vs. Pacers Gaming (87-85)

Catch all of the action on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT is set to tip off at 7 PM and 8 PM this evening. In addition to Utah, Pistons GT is slated to square off with Heat Check Gaming this week (7/29 @ 7 PM). Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

# results[].content
by Aaron Fox

Pistons GT is prepared to take on Jazz Gaming tonight, the team’s first pair of games since THE TURN. While Detroit enjoyed their bye, Utah had a flawless 4-0 week seven, taking down Lakers Gaming and Magic Gaming two times apiece.

As the playoff picture begins to form, Pistons GT now finds themselves on the outside looking in, sitting sixth in the Western Conference at 9-7. Two wins against a conference opponent could prove to be important as Detroit looks to close out the second half of their regular season strongly.

Jazz Gaming recently made a trade, reacquiring former starting shooting guard Lotty from Bucks Gaming last week. Utah parted ways with Expose and a 2022 second-round selection in the deal. Tonight, Lotty is expected to make his first starts with the team since Jazz Gaming was eliminated from the semifinals last year. Lotty recorded averages of 10.2 points and 1.6 assists during his stint in Milwaukee.

Detroit made one of their own roster moves last week, adding Idris as a conditional player in place of Charger. While he isn’t expected to start tonight, Idris averaged 15.5 points, 3 assists, and 1 steal per game in 2 appearances for Pistons GT earlier this season.

Key Matchup

Ramo vs. Ria

Jazz Gaming features one of the strongest overall starting lineups any team has to offer across the league, but all eyes will be on one matchup in particular. Two elite talents at the center position face off with each other in Ramo and Ria. During THE TURN, Ramo averaged 22.3 points against WGS and a double-double (10ppg-11rpg) against WDG.

Ria, former first overall pick (2019), is enjoying another season as one of the top bigs in the NBA 2K League. Posting averages of 14.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and a combined 2.3 steals/blocks per game, Ria is one of the toughest assignments Ramo will be tasked with during the season.

Lineups

Pistons GT (9-7)

PG Radiant: (26.1ppg-8.8apg-1.1spg-2.4topg-53%-48%)

SG Cooks: (19.0ppg-1.5apg-1.5spg-1.0topg-56%-56%)

SF Pexile: (6.6ppg-0.6apg-1.0spg-66%-56%)

PF Milo: (7.1ppg-5.1rpg-0.4spg-0.6bpg-53%-46%)

C Ramo: (15.9ppg-11.6rpg-2.8apg-1.2spg-1.2bpg-75%)

Last Five: Loss vs. Wizards District Gaming (70-56), Loss vs. Wizards District Gaming (66-61), Win vs. Bucks Gaming (79-71), Win vs. Bucks Gaming (76-75), Loss vs. Mavs Gaming (74-72)

Jazz Gaming (11-7)

PG Splashy (32.3ppg-9.3apg-0.7spg-57%-49%)

SG Lotty (10.2ppg-1.6apg-0.6spg-63%-54%)

SF Compete (7.6ppg-1.2apg-1.2spg-66%-57%)

PF Lord Beezus (8.8ppg-4.3rpg-1.1spg-0.9bpg-61%-52%)

C Ria (14.3ppg-13.3rpg-3.9apg-1.2spg-1.1bpg-74%)

Last Five: Win vs. Magic Gaming (83-65), Win vs. Magic Gaming (75-59), Win vs. Lakers Gaming (75-61), Win vs. Lakers Gaming (86-59), Win vs. Pacers Gaming (87-85)

Catch all of the action on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT is set to tip off at 7 PM and 8 PM this evening. In addition to Utah, Pistons GT is slated to square off with Heat Check Gaming this week (7/29 @ 7 PM). Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

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# results[].title
Pistons GT Tournament Run Ends in Quarterfinals

# results[].description
by Aaron Fox
Pistons GT saw their tournament run end with back-to-back losses at the hands of reigning champions Wizards District Gaming. After knocking off Warriors Gaming Squad in the first round, Detroit added to their season’s earnings, but fell short of advancing any further. A slow start on both ends of the court ultimately cost Pistons GT game one. WDG left the first quarter with a 20-5 advantage, opening the contest on a 9-0 run. From there, Pistons GT settled down and made their runs, but the first quarter struggles came back to bite in the end. Opposing center Dayfri flirted with a triple-double, posting 9 points, 9 assists, and 13 rebounds to open the series. All 5 Washington starters recorded 9+ points, and 4-out-of-5 posted double-digit scoring. Radiant (28pts-4asts) and Cooks (13pts-3stls) led the way in scoring for Detroit. The loss set up a win-or-go-home game two for Ramo and company. We saw a better start from Pistons GT in the second contest, but the team was still facing a deficit headed into halftime. Every time it seemed like Detroit could potentially threaten their lead, WDG had an answer. Cooks (19pts-1stl-1blk), Radiant (16pts-8asts-1stl), and Ramo (14pts-9rebs-5asts) combined to score all but 12 Pistons GT points, but their efforts ultimately fell short. JBM finished with series-highs of 31 points and 12 assists, including 7 makes from beyond the arc, leading the way for WDG. After eliminating Pistons GT, Wizards District Gaming squared off with Blazer5 Gaming in the semifinals to determine who would move on to face Hornets Venom GT in the finals. Surprisingly, Washington was swept, ending their tournament run in the final four. Hornets Venom GT would go on to win THE TURN’s championship led by tourney MVP Rigby. Although Detroit saw an early exit in THE TURN, the team looks forward to finishing the second half of their regular season strongly. Pistons GT will be back in action after a week seven bye on July 28th versus Jazz Gaming (7-7) and July 29th versus Heat Check Gaming (8-8). Follow @PistonsGT on Twitter for more updates.   Statistics

Game 1: Wizards District Gaming def. Pistons GT, 66-56

Game 2: Wizards District Gaming def. Pistons GT, 70-61

Pistons GT

PG Radiant (22ppg-6apg-1spg-2.5topg-50%-44%)

SG Cooks (16ppg-1.5apg-2spg-1.5topg-48%-39%)

SF Pexile (5.5ppg-0.5rpg-0.5apg-50%-43%)

PF Milo (5ppg-4.5rpg-50%-40%)

C Ramo (10ppg-11rpg-3.5apg-0.5spg-0.5bpg-77%)

Wizards District Gaming

PG JBM (25.5ppg-10.5apg-1.5spg-1topg-49%-52%)

SG BRich (10ppg-1apg-0.5spg-0.5topg-67%-50%)

SF Awkward (10ppg-0.5bpg-0.5rpg-80%-75%)

PF Newdini (11.5ppg-5.5rpg-1.5apg-1spg-0.5bpg-75%-83%)

C Dayfri (11ppg-12.5rpg-6apg-1spg-1bpg-56%)

# results[].headline
Pistons GT Tournament Run Ends in Quarterfinals

# results[].content
by Aaron Fox

Pistons GT saw their tournament run end with back-to-back losses at the hands of reigning champions Wizards District Gaming. After knocking off Warriors Gaming Squad in the first round, Detroit added to their season’s earnings, but fell short of advancing any further.

A slow start on both ends of the court ultimately cost Pistons GT game one. WDG left the first quarter with a 20-5 advantage, opening the contest on a 9-0 run. From there, Pistons GT settled down and made their runs, but the first quarter struggles came back to bite in the end.

Opposing center Dayfri flirted with a triple-double, posting 9 points, 9 assists, and 13 rebounds to open the series. All 5 Washington starters recorded 9+ points, and 4-out-of-5 posted double-digit scoring. Radiant (28pts-4asts) and Cooks (13pts-3stls) led the way in scoring for Detroit. The loss set up a win-or-go-home game two for Ramo and company.

We saw a better start from Pistons GT in the second contest, but the team was still facing a deficit headed into halftime. Every time it seemed like Detroit could potentially threaten their lead, WDG had an answer.

Cooks (19pts-1stl-1blk), Radiant (16pts-8asts-1stl), and Ramo (14pts-9rebs-5asts) combined to score all but 12 Pistons GT points, but their efforts ultimately fell short. JBM finished with series-highs of 31 points and 12 assists, including 7 makes from beyond the arc, leading the way for WDG.

After eliminating Pistons GT, Wizards District Gaming squared off with Blazer5 Gaming in the semifinals to determine who would move on to face Hornets Venom GT in the finals. Surprisingly, Washington was swept, ending their tournament run in the final four. Hornets Venom GT would go on to win THE TURN’s championship led by tourney MVP Rigby.

Although Detroit saw an early exit in THE TURN, the team looks forward to finishing the second half of their regular season strongly. Pistons GT will be back in action after a week seven bye on July 28th versus Jazz Gaming (7-7) and July 29th versus Heat Check Gaming (8-8). Follow @PistonsGT on Twitter for more updates.

Statistics

Game 1: Wizards District Gaming def. Pistons GT, 66-56

Game 2: Wizards District Gaming def. Pistons GT, 70-61

Pistons GT

PG Radiant (22ppg-6apg-1spg-2.5topg-50%-44%)

SG Cooks (16ppg-1.5apg-2spg-1.5topg-48%-39%)

SF Pexile (5.5ppg-0.5rpg-0.5apg-50%-43%)

PF Milo (5ppg-4.5rpg-50%-40%)

C Ramo (10ppg-11rpg-3.5apg-0.5spg-0.5bpg-77%)

Wizards District Gaming

PG JBM (25.5ppg-10.5apg-1.5spg-1topg-49%-52%)

SG BRich (10ppg-1apg-0.5spg-0.5topg-67%-50%)

SF Awkward (10ppg-0.5bpg-0.5rpg-80%-75%)

PF Newdini (11.5ppg-5.5rpg-1.5apg-1spg-0.5bpg-75%-83%)

C Dayfri (11ppg-12.5rpg-6apg-1spg-1bpg-56%)

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Pistons GT vs Wizards District Gaming Recon Report

# results[].description
by Aaron Fox
After advancing past Warriors Gaming Squad late last night, Pistons GT is scheduled to face off with reigning champions Wizards District Gaming in round three of THE TURN. Washington swept their opening tournament matchup, Gen.G Tigers, continuing their dominant season four run. Looking back at the Warriors series, Detroit dropped a close game one as opposing players CB13 (27pts-12asts) and Hezi (23pts-13rebs) combined to score 50 of WGS’ 74 points. A slow start on the defensive side of the floor came back to bite in the end, as Pistons GT late-game comeback efforts fell just short. Cooks recorded 20 points, 3 assists, and 1 steal in his 2K League tournament debut. Another close contest, the final minute decided all in game two. A Radiant midrange gave Pistons GT the advantage with under two ticks left on the clock. Antoine’s potential game-tying jumper couldn’t find the bottom of the net, and Pistons GT was on the board. Ramo posted a season-high 26 points (13-for-15 FG), along with 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal, helping Detroit tie the series at a game apiece. A massive third quarter swung momentum our way entering the final frame, and Pistons GT remained in the driver’s seat the rest of the way, completing the reverse sweep. Radiant (24pts-10asts), Cooks (18pts-2asts), and Ramo (18pts-10rebs) each finished with 18+ points, providing consistent offense for Detroit.

Game 1: Warriors Gaming Squad def. Pistons GT, 74-70

Game 2: Pistons GT def. Warriors Gaming Squad, 74-72

Game 3: Pistons GT def. Warriors Gaming Squad, 73-63

A series win against Golden State meant a rematch with Wizards District Gaming. We played WDG during week seven of the regular season, losing both contests. Looking for better results this time around, Pistons GT’s new lineup has now had more time to mesh with the recent addition of Cooks.   Key Matchup Milo vs. Newdini  Milo and Newdini rounds three, four, and potentially five coming up. Last time out versus Pistons GT, Newdini nearly averaged a double-double (16.0ppg-9.5rpg), somehow taking over a series at the power forward position. The winningest player in NBA 2K League history, Newdini has always been the ultimate X-Factor and swiss-army-knife for his team. Look for the four-year veteran to have his fingerprints all over any and all Wizards District Gaming success, particularly on the defensive end. Milo was Pistons GT’s very own X-Factor last night, consistently making plays when it mattered most. His game two performance included 3 (!) blocks, and every single one felt more important than the one before. His game three featured perfect shooting from deep (4-for-4), finishing with 13 points, 7 rebounds (3 offensive), and 1 assist. Although not the flashy position, the power forward matchup could decide plenty this evening.   Tale of the Tape  Pistons GT (9-7)

PG Radiant (26.1ppg-8.8apg-1.1spg-2.4topg-53%-48%)

SG Cooks (19.0ppg-1.5apg-1.5spg-1.0topg-56%-56%)

SF Pexile (6.6ppg-0.6apg-1.0spg-66%-56%)

PF Milo (7.1ppg-5.1rpg-0.4spg-0.6bpg-53%-46%)

C Ramo (15.9ppg-11.6rpg-2.8apg-1.2spg-1.2bpg-75%)

THE TURN Results: W vs. Warriors Gaming Squad 73-63, W vs. Warriors Gaming Squad 74-72, L vs. Warriors Gaming Squad 74-70 Wizards District Gaming (14-4)

PG JBM (24.6ppg-10.6apg-2.3topg-1.4spg-52%-47%)

SG BRich (11.6ppg-1.2apg-0.6spg-54%-52%)

SF Awkward (7.1ppg-1.8spg-67%-63%)

PF Newdini (10.2ppg-4.3rpg-0.8spg-0.6bpg-57%-55%)

C Dayfri (17.7ppg-10.3rpg-4.7apg-1.6spg-1.8bpg-85%)

THE TURN Results: W vs. Gen.G Tigers 70-52, W vs. Gen.G Tigers 76-63 As always, catch all of the action on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT is slated to tip off game one with Wizards District Gaming at 6 PM. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more coverage.

# results[].headline
Pistons GT vs Wizards District Gaming Recon Report

# results[].content
by Aaron Fox

After advancing past Warriors Gaming Squad late last night, Pistons GT is scheduled to face off with reigning champions Wizards District Gaming in round three of THE TURN. Washington swept their opening tournament matchup, Gen.G Tigers, continuing their dominant season four run.

Looking back at the Warriors series, Detroit dropped a close game one as opposing players CB13 (27pts-12asts) and Hezi (23pts-13rebs) combined to score 50 of WGS’ 74 points. A slow start on the defensive side of the floor came back to bite in the end, as Pistons GT late-game comeback efforts fell just short. Cooks recorded 20 points, 3 assists, and 1 steal in his 2K League tournament debut.

Another close contest, the final minute decided all in game two. A Radiant midrange gave Pistons GT the advantage with under two ticks left on the clock. Antoine’s potential game-tying jumper couldn’t find the bottom of the net, and Pistons GT was on the board. Ramo posted a season-high 26 points (13-for-15 FG), along with 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal, helping Detroit tie the series at a game apiece.

A massive third quarter swung momentum our way entering the final frame, and Pistons GT remained in the driver’s seat the rest of the way, completing the reverse sweep. Radiant (24pts-10asts), Cooks (18pts-2asts), and Ramo (18pts-10rebs) each finished with 18+ points, providing consistent offense for Detroit.

Game 1: Warriors Gaming Squad def. Pistons GT, 74-70

Game 2: Pistons GT def. Warriors Gaming Squad, 74-72

Game 3: Pistons GT def. Warriors Gaming Squad, 73-63

A series win against Golden State meant a rematch with Wizards District Gaming. We played WDG during week seven of the regular season, losing both contests. Looking for better results this time around, Pistons GT’s new lineup has now had more time to mesh with the recent addition of Cooks.

Key Matchup

Milo vs. Newdini

Milo and Newdini rounds three, four, and potentially five coming up. Last time out versus Pistons GT, Newdini nearly averaged a double-double (16.0ppg-9.5rpg), somehow taking over a series at the power forward position. The winningest player in NBA 2K League history, Newdini has always been the ultimate X-Factor and swiss-army-knife for his team. Look for the four-year veteran to have his fingerprints all over any and all Wizards District Gaming success, particularly on the defensive end.

Milo was Pistons GT’s very own X-Factor last night, consistently making plays when it mattered most. His game two performance included 3 (!) blocks, and every single one felt more important than the one before. His game three featured perfect shooting from deep (4-for-4), finishing with 13 points, 7 rebounds (3 offensive), and 1 assist. Although not the flashy position, the power forward matchup could decide plenty this evening.

Tale of the Tape

Pistons GT (9-7)

PG Radiant (26.1ppg-8.8apg-1.1spg-2.4topg-53%-48%)

SG Cooks (19.0ppg-1.5apg-1.5spg-1.0topg-56%-56%)

SF Pexile (6.6ppg-0.6apg-1.0spg-66%-56%)

PF Milo (7.1ppg-5.1rpg-0.4spg-0.6bpg-53%-46%)

C Ramo (15.9ppg-11.6rpg-2.8apg-1.2spg-1.2bpg-75%)

THE TURN Results: W vs. Warriors Gaming Squad 73-63, W vs. Warriors Gaming Squad 74-72, L vs. Warriors Gaming Squad 74-70

Wizards District Gaming (14-4)

PG JBM (24.6ppg-10.6apg-2.3topg-1.4spg-52%-47%)

SG BRich (11.6ppg-1.2apg-0.6spg-54%-52%)

SF Awkward (7.1ppg-1.8spg-67%-63%)

PF Newdini (10.2ppg-4.3rpg-0.8spg-0.6bpg-57%-55%)

C Dayfri (17.7ppg-10.3rpg-4.7apg-1.6spg-1.8bpg-85%)

THE TURN Results: W vs. Gen.G Tigers 70-52, W vs. Gen.G Tigers 76-63

As always, catch all of the action on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT is slated to tip off game one with Wizards District Gaming at 6 PM. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more coverage.

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(9) Pistons GT vs. (8) Warriors Gaming Squad

by Aaron Fox
Pistons GT is set to take on Warriors Gaming Squad tonight, starting their path to claiming a share of THE TURN’s $260,000 prize pool. The tournament began last night with seeds 10-23 battling to advance to round two. Warriors Gaming Squad was bounced in the quarterfinals by Kings Guard Gaming in last season’s THE TURN. Golden State’s roster looks a bit different this time around, with the team rebuilding around franchise players CB13 and Gradient. With a 8-6 record, Warriors Gaming Squad sits just ahead of Pistons GT in the Western Conference standings at fourth place. Pistons GT trotted out their sixth different lineup (Radiant-Cooks-Pexile-Milo-Ramo) of the season versus Wizards District Gaming in week seven. That same lineup is expected to start tonight with Charger unavailable to play. New addition, Cooks, will start his third, fourth, and possibly fifth career games at shooting guard. Cooks averaged 19 points, 1.5 assists, and 1.5 steals in his debut series. For Radiant, he was a core piece to the 76ers GC team that claimed season two’s THE TURN banner. The only player on Detroit’s roster with deep tournament runs on his professional resume, he looks to lead his new team through a gauntlet of a bracket. If Pistons GT wins their matchup against Warriors Gaming Squad, the team will likely square off with Wizards District Gaming, assuming Washington defeats the winner of Gen.G versus CLTX Crossover. Essentially, the top-two teams from last season are standing in the way of our shot at a share of $260,000.   Key Matchup Radiant vs. Gradient  Any time two of the best at their respective positions square off with each other, it's a must-watch matchup (also, their names rhyme). Radiant has been everything Pistons GT envisioned when it dealt for the star point guard. Averaging 26.1 points and 8.8 assists per game, Radiant has a pair of game-winners in the last few weeks as well. If you’ve read before, you know Detroit’s success is often dictated by their point guard’s efficiency. Pistons GT is 8-1 in games when Radiant shoots 52% or better, and 0-5 when he shoots below 50%. A hot start and maintained efficiency will be important for this Detroit team. Since being selected third overall in 2019, Gradient has been a top lockdown in the NBA 2K League. He will be tasked with limiting Radiant and the Pistons GT offense tonight. Although his primary role revolves around defense, Gradient is actually enjoying career numbers on the offensive end of the court this season. 12.1 points per game, 74% shooting overall, and 61% from beyond the arc are all career highs.   Tale of the Tape Pistons GT (9-7)

(PG) Radiant: (26.1ppg-8.8apg-1.1spg-2.4topg-53%-48%)

(SG) Cooks: (19.0ppg-1.5apg-1.5spg-1.0topg-56%-56%)

(SF) Pexile: (6.6ppg-0.6apg-1.0spg-66%-56%)

(PF) Milo: (7.1ppg-5.1rpg-0.4spg-0.6bpg-53%-46%)

(C) Ramo: (15.9ppg-11.6rpg-2.8apg-1.2spg-1.2bpg-75%)

Last Five: L vs. Wizards District Gaming (56-70), L vs. Wizards District Gaming (61-66), W vs. Bucks Gaming (79-71), W vs. Bucks Gaming (76-75), L vs. Mavs Gaming (72-74)   Warriors Gaming Squad (8-6)

(PG) CB13: (21.7ppg-10.3apg-3.3topg-0.2spg-50%-43%)

(SG) Antoine: (12.9ppg-5.1apg-1.1topg-0.9spg-52%-44%)

(SF) Gradient: (12.1ppg-1.8apg-1.2spg-74%-61%)

(PF) KayAus: (8.6ppg-5.7rpg-1.8apg-1.1spg-1.0bpg-71%-71%)

(C) Hezi: (18.1ppg-9.3rpg-2.4apg-1.2spg-1.5bpg-80%)

Last Five: W vs. T-Wolves Gaming (81-67), L vs. T-Wolves Gaming (79-88), L vs. Blazer5 Gaming (59-83), W vs. Blazer5 Gaming (68-59), L vs. Lakers Gaming (71-75) As always, catch all of the action on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT is scheduled to play Warriors Gaming Squad at 9 PM in a best-of-three series. The winner ensures adding to the season’s earnings, along with advancing to the quarterfinals. Follow @NBA2KLeague and @PistonsGT on Twitter for more updates.

# results[].content
(9) Pistons GT vs. (8) Warriors Gaming Squad

by Aaron Fox

Pistons GT is set to take on Warriors Gaming Squad tonight, starting their path to claiming a share of THE TURN’s $260,000 prize pool. The tournament began last night with seeds 10-23 battling to advance to round two.

Warriors Gaming Squad was bounced in the quarterfinals by Kings Guard Gaming in last season’s THE TURN. Golden State’s roster looks a bit different this time around, with the team rebuilding around franchise players CB13 and Gradient. With a 8-6 record, Warriors Gaming Squad sits just ahead of Pistons GT in the Western Conference standings at fourth place.

Pistons GT trotted out their sixth different lineup (Radiant-Cooks-Pexile-Milo-Ramo) of the season versus Wizards District Gaming in week seven. That same lineup is expected to start tonight with Charger unavailable to play. New addition, Cooks, will start his third, fourth, and possibly fifth career games at shooting guard. Cooks averaged 19 points, 1.5 assists, and 1.5 steals in his debut series.

For Radiant, he was a core piece to the 76ers GC team that claimed season two’s THE TURN banner. The only player on Detroit’s roster with deep tournament runs on his professional resume, he looks to lead his new team through a gauntlet of a bracket.

If Pistons GT wins their matchup against Warriors Gaming Squad, the team will likely square off with Wizards District Gaming, assuming Washington defeats the winner of Gen.G versus CLTX Crossover. Essentially, the top-two teams from last season are standing in the way of our shot at a share of $260,000.

Key Matchup

Radiant vs. Gradient

Any time two of the best at their respective positions square off with each other, it’s a must-watch matchup (also, their names rhyme).

Radiant has been everything Pistons GT envisioned when it dealt for the star point guard. Averaging 26.1 points and 8.8 assists per game, Radiant has a pair of game-winners in the last few weeks as well. If you’ve read before, you know Detroit’s success is often dictated by their point guard’s efficiency. Pistons GT is 8-1 in games when Radiant shoots 52% or better, and 0-5 when he shoots below 50%. A hot start and maintained efficiency will be important for this Detroit team.

Since being selected third overall in 2019, Gradient has been a top lockdown in the NBA 2K League. He will be tasked with limiting Radiant and the Pistons GT offense tonight. Although his primary role revolves around defense, Gradient is actually enjoying career numbers on the offensive end of the court this season. 12.1 points per game, 74% shooting overall, and 61% from beyond the arc are all career highs.

Tale of the Tape

Pistons GT (9-7)

(PG) Radiant: (26.1ppg-8.8apg-1.1spg-2.4topg-53%-48%)

(SG) Cooks: (19.0ppg-1.5apg-1.5spg-1.0topg-56%-56%)

(SF) Pexile: (6.6ppg-0.6apg-1.0spg-66%-56%)

(PF) Milo: (7.1ppg-5.1rpg-0.4spg-0.6bpg-53%-46%)

(C) Ramo: (15.9ppg-11.6rpg-2.8apg-1.2spg-1.2bpg-75%)

Last Five: L vs. Wizards District Gaming (56-70), L vs. Wizards District Gaming (61-66), W vs. Bucks Gaming (79-71), W vs. Bucks Gaming (76-75), L vs. Mavs Gaming (72-74)

Warriors Gaming Squad (8-6)

(PG) CB13: (21.7ppg-10.3apg-3.3topg-0.2spg-50%-43%)

(SG) Antoine: (12.9ppg-5.1apg-1.1topg-0.9spg-52%-44%)

(SF) Gradient: (12.1ppg-1.8apg-1.2spg-74%-61%)

(PF) KayAus: (8.6ppg-5.7rpg-1.8apg-1.1spg-1.0bpg-71%-71%)

(C) Hezi: (18.1ppg-9.3rpg-2.4apg-1.2spg-1.5bpg-80%)

Last Five: W vs. T-Wolves Gaming (81-67), L vs. T-Wolves Gaming (79-88), L vs. Blazer5 Gaming (59-83), W vs. Blazer5 Gaming (68-59), L vs. Lakers Gaming (71-75)

As always, catch all of the action on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT is scheduled to play Warriors Gaming Squad at 9 PM in a best-of-three series. The winner ensures adding to the season’s earnings, along with advancing to the quarterfinals. Follow @NBA2KLeague and @PistonsGT on Twitter for more updates.

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# results[].description
by Aaron Fox
The NBA 2K League’s annual midseason tournament THE TURN, powered by AT&T, is set to tip off this week. Over the course of four days all 23 teams will compete with $260,000 on the line beginning Wednesday, July 14th. Tournament schedule:

Play-In Rounds: 7/14 Wednesday @ 6 PM

Round 2: 7/15 Thursday @ 6 PM

Quarterfinals: 7/16 Friday @ 6 PM

Semifinals/Finals: 7/17 @ 6 PM

Each series will be best-of-three, and if you lose, you go home. The last team standing will take home almost half of the entire prize pool ($117,000), and all teams that finish 8th or better will add to their season's earnings. Prize pool breakdown:

1st place: $117,000

2nd place: $52,000

3rd/4th places: $22,100 per team

5th-8th places: $11,700 per team

THE TURN is one of the league’s three annual tournaments (THE TIPOFF, THE TURN, and THE TICKET), and features its own creative twist: archetype bans. If you follow the NBA 2K League or play NBA 2K, you know what archetypes are. Archetypes essentially determine a player’s strengths and weaknesses. Each team will ban up to 3 archetypes per series. Breakdown on the bans:

Game One: 2 bans per team (4 total)

Game Two: 1 additional ban per team

Game Three (if necessary): No additional bans

All bans apply to both teams and remain in place until the end of the series

More information on archetypes here

Last year, THE TURN’s finals featured season three champions, Wizards District Gaming, and the eventual 16-0 Raptors Uprising GC. Toronto ultimately won, claiming their second tournament banner while giving fans a preview of an entertaining semifinals matchup. For Pistons GT, earning a bye round and automatically advancing to round two is quite a different spot than the team was in last season. Seeded 21st overall entering THE TURN just a year ago, Detroit has been much-improved after undergoing a roster revamp during the offseason. After being bounced in the first round by Knicks Gaming in 2020’s tournament, Pistons GT is only a series win away from playing in the money rounds. Catch all of the action live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. The play-in rounds begin on Wednesday, July 14th at 6 PM. Pistons GT will play Warriors Gaming Squad on Thursday evening (time TBD). Follow @NBA2KLeague and @PistonsGT on Twitter for more updates.

# results[].content
by Aaron Fox

The NBA 2K League’s annual midseason tournament THE TURN, powered by AT&T, is set to tip off this week. Over the course of four days all 23 teams will compete with $260,000 on the line beginning Wednesday, July 14th. Tournament schedule:

Play-In Rounds: 7/14 Wednesday @ 6 PM

Round 2: 7/15 Thursday @ 6 PM

Quarterfinals: 7/16 Friday @ 6 PM

Semifinals/Finals: 7/17 @ 6 PM

Each series will be best-of-three, and if you lose, you go home. The last team standing will take home almost half of the entire prize pool ($117,000), and all teams that finish 8th or better will add to their season’s earnings. Prize pool breakdown:

1st place: $117,000

2nd place: $52,000

3rd/4th places: $22,100 per team

5th-8th places: $11,700 per team

THE TURN is one of the league’s three annual tournaments (THE TIPOFF, THE TURN, and THE TICKET), and features its own creative twist: archetype bans. If you follow the NBA 2K League or play NBA 2K, you know what archetypes are. Archetypes essentially determine a player’s strengths and weaknesses. Each team will ban up to 3 archetypes per series. Breakdown on the bans:

Game One: 2 bans per team (4 total)

Game Two: 1 additional ban per team

Game Three (if necessary): No additional bans

All bans apply to both teams and remain in place until the end of the series

More information on archetypes here

Last year, THE TURN’s finals featured season three champions, Wizards District Gaming, and the eventual 16-0 Raptors Uprising GC. Toronto ultimately won, claiming their second tournament banner while giving fans a preview of an entertaining semifinals matchup.

For Pistons GT, earning a bye round and automatically advancing to round two is quite a different spot than the team was in last season. Seeded 21st overall entering THE TURN just a year ago, Detroit has been much-improved after undergoing a roster revamp during the offseason. After being bounced in the first round by Knicks Gaming in 2020’s tournament, Pistons GT is only a series win away from playing in the money rounds.

Catch all of the action live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. The play-in rounds begin on Wednesday, July 14th at 6 PM. Pistons GT will play Warriors Gaming Squad on Thursday evening (time TBD). Follow @NBA2KLeague and @PistonsGT on Twitter for more updates.

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# results[].title
Pistons GT vs. Wizards District Gaming Recon Report

# results[].description
by Aaron Fox
For the second half of their week seven back-to-back, Pistons GT is scheduled to face Wizards District Gaming at 7:45 and 8:45 PM (est.) tonight. Washington is currently on a seven-game winning streak. For Pistons GT, the team is coming off of two wins against Bucks Gaming yesterday evening. Winning at least one contest tonight guarantees a top-nine seed in the TURN for Pistons GT. With $260,000 on the line, earning a bye round and avoiding the play-in could end up being worth quite a lot of money. They run into the hottest team in the league in Wizards District Gaming. Flawless in their last seven, Washington has defeated Warriors Gaming Squad (x1), NetsGC (x2), Raptors Uprising GC (x2), and Grizz Gaming (x2) during their streak. Sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings at 11-3 with a near double-digit per game point differential (9.5), WDG represents our toughest test to date.   Key Matchup Ramo vs. Dayfri  Tonight features a battle between two elite big men in Ramo and Dayfri. Ramo has recorded double-doubles in all but two contests (12 total) so far this season, including at least two combined blocks and/or steals in 12-out-of-14 games. He matches up with a fellow season one draftee, Dayfri. Originally selected 29 spots after Ramo (34th overall), Dayfri has added a championship trophy, Finals MVP, and First-Team All NBA 2K League honors to his resume in the last year. Averaging 18.4 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game, Dayfri truly brings everything to the table at the center position.   Pistons GT  PG Radiant (27.2ppg-8.4apg-1.2spg-53%-47%) SG Charger (8.9ppg-1.7apg-1.3spg-50%-48%) SF Pexile (6.8ppg-0.9spg-69%-58%) PF Milo (7.8ppg-4.9rpg-0.5spg-0.5bpg-54%-48%) C Ramo (16.8ppg-12.3rpg-2.9apg-1.3spg-1.4bpg-77%)   Wizards District Gaming PG JBM (25.5ppg-10.5apg-1.4spg-55%-46%) SG BRich (12.3ppg-1.4apg-53%-55%) SF Just Awkward (6.9ppg-1.7spg-67%-60%) PF Newdini (9.3ppg-3.4rpg-1.9apg-0.9spg-52%-52%) C Dayfri (18.4ppg-10.3rpg-4.7apg-1.6spg-1.8bpg-84%)   The NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels will be live at 7:00 PM (est.), and game one of Pistons GT will start shortly after. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

# results[].headline
Pistons GT vs. Wizards District Gaming Recon Report

# results[].content
by Aaron Fox

For the second half of their week seven back-to-back, Pistons GT is scheduled to face Wizards District Gaming at 7:45 and 8:45 PM (est.) tonight. Washington is currently on a seven-game winning streak. For Pistons GT, the team is coming off of two wins against Bucks Gaming yesterday evening.

Winning at least one contest tonight guarantees a top-nine seed in the TURN for Pistons GT. With $260,000 on the line, earning a bye round and avoiding the play-in could end up being worth quite a lot of money.

They run into the hottest team in the league in Wizards District Gaming. Flawless in their last seven, Washington has defeated Warriors Gaming Squad (x1), NetsGC (x2), Raptors Uprising GC (x2), and Grizz Gaming (x2) during their streak. Sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings at 11-3 with a near double-digit per game point differential (9.5), WDG represents our toughest test to date.

Key Matchup

Ramo vs. Dayfri

Tonight features a battle between two elite big men in Ramo and Dayfri. Ramo has recorded double-doubles in all but two contests (12 total) so far this season, including at least two combined blocks and/or steals in 12-out-of-14 games. He matches up with a fellow season one draftee, Dayfri.

Originally selected 29 spots after Ramo (34th overall), Dayfri has added a championship trophy, Finals MVP, and First-Team All NBA 2K League honors to his resume in the last year. Averaging 18.4 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game, Dayfri truly brings everything to the table at the center position.

Pistons GT

PG Radiant (27.2ppg-8.4apg-1.2spg-53%-47%)

SG Charger (8.9ppg-1.7apg-1.3spg-50%-48%)

SF Pexile (6.8ppg-0.9spg-69%-58%)

PF Milo (7.8ppg-4.9rpg-0.5spg-0.5bpg-54%-48%)

C Ramo (16.8ppg-12.3rpg-2.9apg-1.3spg-1.4bpg-77%)

Wizards District Gaming

PG JBM (25.5ppg-10.5apg-1.4spg-55%-46%)

SG BRich (12.3ppg-1.4apg-53%-55%)

SF Just Awkward (6.9ppg-1.7spg-67%-60%)

PF Newdini (9.3ppg-3.4rpg-1.9apg-0.9spg-52%-52%)

C Dayfri (18.4ppg-10.3rpg-4.7apg-1.6spg-1.8bpg-84%)

The NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels will be live at 7:00 PM (est.), and game one of Pistons GT will start shortly after. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

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Pistons GT Returns to Form with 2-0 Sweep

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by Aaron Fox
Pistons GT completed their second sweep of the season, winning both matchups against Bucks Gaming last night. Detroit improves their record to 9-5 (second in the West), eyeing a pivotal top-nine seed in the upcoming midseason tournament, THE TURN. For Milwaukee, the team falls to 2-12, sitting last in the Western Conference standings. It was a tie game entering the fourth quarter of game one and Radiant had already registered a double-double (23pts-12asts). Opposing point guard, Regg, was working on one of his own with 28 points and 9 assists. Back-and-forth action led to another tight contest down the stretch, something Detroit has grown all too familiar with recently. Radiant hit the go-ahead bucket to give Pistons GT a three point lead with 27 seconds remaining. Bucks Gaming answered with a score of their own quickly, but a last second Charger steal sealed the deal on a 77-75 victory. Radiant finished with 30 points, 1 steal, and a season-high 16 assists. Charger and Pexile each recorded 10+ points and 2+ steals/blocks apiece, combining for 23 points, 4 steals, and 1 block. We saw another one-point contest at halftime of game two, with Bucks Gaming holding the small advantage this time around. A strong third quarter saw Pistons GT claim the lead headed into the final frame, and Detroit finished strongly, winning 79-71. All five Pistons GT starters posted double-digit scoring with Radiant (30pts-14asts-1stl) and Milo (15pts-4rebs-1blk) leading the way. Charger ended the game with 3 steals, along with 10 points and 2 assists. Pexile helped limit Regg to just 6-for-16 from beyond the arc, and below 50% shooting overall. Ramo recorded his 11th double-double (14pts-12rebs-1blk-1stl) in his last 12 games, and Pistons GT is building momentum as they enter their most important matchup of the season so far. Detroit is scheduled for a back-to-back, set to take on reigning champions, Wizards District Gaming, tonight for a pair of games. Catch us live on the NBA 2K League Twitch and YouTube channels with coverage beginning at 7:00 PM. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates. Statistics W vs. Bucks Gaming, 77-75 W vs. Bucks Gaming,  79-71 PG Radiant (30.0ppg-15.0apg-1.0spg-56%-47%) SG Charger (11.0ppg-1.5apg-2.5spg-53%-50% SF Pexile (10.5ppg-1.0spg-1.0bpg-56%-43%) PF Milo (7.5ppg-5.5rpg-0.5bpg-63%-72%) C Ramo (19.0ppg-10.5rpg-3.5apg-2.5bpg-66%) Pistons GT: (2 games): (PPG) 78.0, (RPG) 17.5, (APG) 20.5, (SPG) 5.0, (BPG) 4.0, (TOPG) 4.5, (FGM) 32.0, (FGA) 51.0, (3PTM) 11.5, (3PTA) 24.0, (FG%) 62.74%, (3PT%) 47.91%

# results[].headline
Pistons GT Returns to Form with 2-0 Sweep

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by Aaron Fox

Pistons GT completed their second sweep of the season, winning both matchups against Bucks Gaming last night. Detroit improves their record to 9-5 (second in the West), eyeing a pivotal top-nine seed in the upcoming midseason tournament, THE TURN. For Milwaukee, the team falls to 2-12, sitting last in the Western Conference standings.

It was a tie game entering the fourth quarter of game one and Radiant had already registered a double-double (23pts-12asts). Opposing point guard, Regg, was working on one of his own with 28 points and 9 assists. Back-and-forth action led to another tight contest down the stretch, something Detroit has grown all too familiar with recently.

Radiant hit the go-ahead bucket to give Pistons GT a three point lead with 27 seconds remaining. Bucks Gaming answered with a score of their own quickly, but a last second Charger steal sealed the deal on a 77-75 victory.

Radiant finished with 30 points, 1 steal, and a season-high 16 assists. Charger and Pexile each recorded 10+ points and 2+ steals/blocks apiece, combining for 23 points, 4 steals, and 1 block.

We saw another one-point contest at halftime of game two, with Bucks Gaming holding the small advantage this time around. A strong third quarter saw Pistons GT claim the lead headed into the final frame, and Detroit finished strongly, winning 79-71.

All five Pistons GT starters posted double-digit scoring with Radiant (30pts-14asts-1stl) and Milo (15pts-4rebs-1blk) leading the way. Charger ended the game with 3 steals, along with 10 points and 2 assists. Pexile helped limit Regg to just 6-for-16 from beyond the arc, and below 50% shooting overall. Ramo recorded his 11th double-double (14pts-12rebs-1blk-1stl) in his last 12 games, and Pistons GT is building momentum as they enter their most important matchup of the season so far.

Detroit is scheduled for a back-to-back, set to take on reigning champions, Wizards District Gaming, tonight for a pair of games. Catch us live on the NBA 2K League Twitch and YouTube channels with coverage beginning at 7:00 PM. Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

Statistics

W vs. Bucks Gaming, 77-75

W vs. Bucks Gaming,  79-71

PG Radiant (30.0ppg-15.0apg-1.0spg-56%-47%)

SG Charger (11.0ppg-1.5apg-2.5spg-53%-50%

SF Pexile (10.5ppg-1.0spg-1.0bpg-56%-43%)

PF Milo (7.5ppg-5.5rpg-0.5bpg-63%-72%)

C Ramo (19.0ppg-10.5rpg-3.5apg-2.5bpg-66%)

Pistons GT: (2 games): (PPG) 78.0, (RPG) 17.5, (APG) 20.5, (SPG) 5.0, (BPG) 4.0, (TOPG) 4.5, (FGM) 32.0, (FGA) 51.0, (3PTM) 11.5, (3PTA) 24.0, (FG%) 62.74%, (3PT%) 47.91%

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Pistons GT vs. Bucks Gaming Recon Report

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by Aaron Fox
After nearly a two week break, Pistons GT returns to the virtual hardwood tonight to take on Bucks Gaming for a pair of matchups (9:00 & 10:00 p.m.). Bucks Gaming is currently on a two-game winning streak, sweeping Mavs Gaming their last time out after an 0-10 start to the season. Ironically, the last time we saw Pistons GT was against Mavs Gaming as well. Detroit split the two contests, leaving the team at third in the Western Conference standings with a 7-5 record. After tonight’s games with Milwaukee, Pistons GT is scheduled to play the reigning champions, Wizards District Gaming, on Thursday evening (7:45 & 8:45 p.m.) As mentioned above, season four hasn’t been kind to Bucks Gaming early on. The team parted ways with longtime franchise shooting guard, Arooks, trading him to 76ers GC in exchange for a future first-rounder and 2021 lottery pick, Caliraq. Now 2-0 since the deal, Regg and co. look to continue building momentum for the second half of their season.   Key Matchup Radiant vs. Komp   Returning to the point guard position Radiant has recorded 9+ assists in all six starts, including four double-doubles and three 31+ point performances. Detroit is 6-0 (10 games) when Radiant shoots 52% or better from the field. Tonight he’ll primarily match up with a rookie defender, Komp. Recently selected 37th overall, Komp will make his seventh and eighth career starts against one of the most decorated point guards in league history. In his last four games at lockdown, Komp has helped limit the opposing point guard to 50% or worse shooting in three-out-of-four matchups. All eyes will be on these two headed into tonight.   Pistons GT  PG Radiant (26.6ppg-7.1apg-1.2spg-2.4topg-52%-47%) SG Charger (8.6ppg-2.3rpg-1.8apg-1.1spg-49%-49%) SF Pexile (6.2ppg-0.7apg-0.9spg-68%-62%) PF Milo (7.8ppg-4.7rpg-0.7spg-0.7bpg-51%-42%) C Ramo (16.4ppg-12.6rpg-2.8apg-1.4spg-1.2bpg-79%)   Bucks Gaming PG Regg (23.8ppg-11.4apg-0.8spg-3.7topg-47%-40%) SG Lotty (7.8ppg-1.2apg-0.5spg-59%-52%) SF Komp (5.0ppg-1.3rpg-0.5spg-55%-33%) PF BigPerm (8.6ppg-4.9rpg-0.8spg-57%-56%) C Plondo (16.5ppg-12.2rpg-2.7apg-1.1spg-80%)   Catch all of the action on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT tips off game one at 9:00 p.m. and game two at 10:00 p.m. (est.). Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

# results[].headline
Pistons GT vs. Bucks Gaming Recon Report

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by Aaron Fox

After nearly a two week break, Pistons GT returns to the virtual hardwood tonight to take on Bucks Gaming for a pair of matchups (9:00 & 10:00 p.m.). Bucks Gaming is currently on a two-game winning streak, sweeping Mavs Gaming their last time out after an 0-10 start to the season.

Ironically, the last time we saw Pistons GT was against Mavs Gaming as well. Detroit split the two contests, leaving the team at third in the Western Conference standings with a 7-5 record. After tonight’s games with Milwaukee, Pistons GT is scheduled to play the reigning champions, Wizards District Gaming, on Thursday evening (7:45 & 8:45 p.m.)

As mentioned above, season four hasn’t been kind to Bucks Gaming early on. The team parted ways with longtime franchise shooting guard, Arooks, trading him to 76ers GC in exchange for a future first-rounder and 2021 lottery pick, Caliraq. Now 2-0 since the deal, Regg and co. look to continue building momentum for the second half of their season.

Key Matchup

Radiant vs. Komp

Returning to the point guard position Radiant has recorded 9+ assists in all six starts, including four double-doubles and three 31+ point performances. Detroit is 6-0 (10 games) when Radiant shoots 52% or better from the field. Tonight he’ll primarily match up with a rookie defender, Komp.

Recently selected 37th overall, Komp will make his seventh and eighth career starts against one of the most decorated point guards in league history. In his last four games at lockdown, Komp has helped limit the opposing point guard to 50% or worse shooting in three-out-of-four matchups. All eyes will be on these two headed into tonight.

Pistons GT

PG Radiant (26.6ppg-7.1apg-1.2spg-2.4topg-52%-47%)

SG Charger (8.6ppg-2.3rpg-1.8apg-1.1spg-49%-49%)

SF Pexile (6.2ppg-0.7apg-0.9spg-68%-62%)

PF Milo (7.8ppg-4.7rpg-0.7spg-0.7bpg-51%-42%)

C Ramo (16.4ppg-12.6rpg-2.8apg-1.4spg-1.2bpg-79%)

Bucks Gaming

PG Regg (23.8ppg-11.4apg-0.8spg-3.7topg-47%-40%)

SG Lotty (7.8ppg-1.2apg-0.5spg-59%-52%)

SF Komp (5.0ppg-1.3rpg-0.5spg-55%-33%)

PF BigPerm (8.6ppg-4.9rpg-0.8spg-57%-56%)

C Plondo (16.5ppg-12.2rpg-2.7apg-1.1spg-80%)

Catch all of the action on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT tips off game one at 9:00 p.m. and game two at 10:00 p.m. (est.). Follow @PistonsGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter for more updates.

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Pistons GT and Mavs Gaming Fight to the End

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by Aaron Fox
To cap off the team’s week five, Pistons GT squared off with Mavs Gaming on June 26th. Pistons GT took game one but couldn’t complete the sweep, resulting in another Detroit split. The team has now split five-out-of-six opening matchups to begin the season and sits 3rd in the Western Conference standings with a 7-5 record. The first half included back-and-forth action, as the teams exchanged winning quarters and Pistons GT headed into halftime with a two-point lead. Mavs Gaming erased the deficit almost immediately, flipping it into their own six-point advantage by the time the fourth quarter began. In the final 90 seconds Radiant hit a trio of three-point attempts, including the game-winner as time expired. Detroit’s point guard finished with 37 points and 9 assists. 10 of Radiant’s 13 made field goals were from beyond the arc (10-for-16). Ramo starred as well, posting his ninth straight double-double of the season with 18 points, 16 rebounds, and 2 blocks. The only thing missing from the first contest was overtime, and game two had fans covered. The table was set for more late-game heroics but a last-second midrange attempt from Radiant failed to find the bottom of the net, and we were headed for an extra three minutes. A Pexile steal and Charger fastbreak bucket pulled Pistons GT within one possession with just 17 seconds remaining. A missed free throw gave Detroit hope for a split second before an unfortunate turnover sealed their fate. Dallas successfully avoided the sweep behind 32 points, 10 assists, and 2 steals from Dimez. Milo finished with a career-high 16 points, along with 5 rebounds, 4 made three-pointers, 1 block, and 1 steal. Radiant (23pts-12asts) and Ramo (19pts-13rebs) each posted double-doubles and Pistons GT now enters a league-wide bye week at 7-5. Detroit will be back for week six action against Bucks Gaming (July 7 @ 9 and 10 p.m.) and Wizards District Gaming (July 8 @ 7:45 and 8:45 p.m.).   Statistics W vs. Mavs Gaming, 66-63 L vs. Mavs Gaming, 74-72   Radiant (30.0ppg-11.0apg-0.5spg-51%-55%) Charger (7.0ppg-2.5apg-0.5spg-50%-40% Pexile (3.0ppg-1.0apg-1.0spg-33%-50%) Milo (11.5ppg-4.5rpg-0.5bpg-0.5spg-53%-42%) Ramo (18.5ppg-14.5rpg-2.5apg-1.0bpg-77%)   Pistons GT: (2 games): (PPG) 70.0, (RPG) 21.5, (APG) 17.0, (SPG) 2.5, (BPG) 1.5, (TOPG) 8.5, (FGM) 27.0, (FGA) 48.0, (3PTM) 13.5, (3PTA) 26.5, (FG%) 56.25%, (3PT%) 50.94%

# results[].headline
Pistons GT and Mavs Gaming Fight to the End

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by Aaron Fox

To cap off the team’s week five, Pistons GT squared off with Mavs Gaming on June 26th. Pistons GT took game one but couldn’t complete the sweep, resulting in another Detroit split. The team has now split five-out-of-six opening matchups to begin the season and sits 3rd in the Western Conference standings with a 7-5 record.

The first half included back-and-forth action, as the teams exchanged winning quarters and Pistons GT headed into halftime with a two-point lead. Mavs Gaming erased the deficit almost immediately, flipping it into their own six-point advantage by the time the fourth quarter began.

In the final 90 seconds Radiant hit a trio of three-point attempts, including the game-winner as time expired. Detroit’s point guard finished with 37 points and 9 assists. 10 of Radiant’s 13 made field goals were from beyond the arc (10-for-16). Ramo starred as well, posting his ninth straight double-double of the season with 18 points, 16 rebounds, and 2 blocks.

The only thing missing from the first contest was overtime, and game two had fans covered. The table was set for more late-game heroics but a last-second midrange attempt from Radiant failed to find the bottom of the net, and we were headed for an extra three minutes.

A Pexile steal and Charger fastbreak bucket pulled Pistons GT within one possession with just 17 seconds remaining. A missed free throw gave Detroit hope for a split second before an unfortunate turnover sealed their fate. Dallas successfully avoided the sweep behind 32 points, 10 assists, and 2 steals from Dimez.

Milo finished with a career-high 16 points, along with 5 rebounds, 4 made three-pointers, 1 block, and 1 steal. Radiant (23pts-12asts) and Ramo (19pts-13rebs) each posted double-doubles and Pistons GT now enters a league-wide bye week at 7-5.

Detroit will be back for week six action against Bucks Gaming (July 7 @ 9 and 10 p.m.) and Wizards District Gaming (July 8 @ 7:45 and 8:45 p.m.).

Statistics

W vs. Mavs Gaming, 66-63

L vs. Mavs Gaming, 74-72

Radiant (30.0ppg-11.0apg-0.5spg-51%-55%)

Charger (7.0ppg-2.5apg-0.5spg-50%-40%

Pexile (3.0ppg-1.0apg-1.0spg-33%-50%)

Milo (11.5ppg-4.5rpg-0.5bpg-0.5spg-53%-42%)

Ramo (18.5ppg-14.5rpg-2.5apg-1.0bpg-77%)

Pistons GT: (2 games): (PPG) 70.0, (RPG) 21.5, (APG) 17.0, (SPG) 2.5, (BPG) 1.5, (TOPG) 8.5, (FGM) 27.0, (FGA) 48.0, (3PTM) 13.5, (3PTA) 26.5, (FG%) 56.25%, (3PT%) 50.94%

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Pistons GT is set to take on Mavs Gaming in a pair of regular season matchups tonight. Mavs Gaming is currently 5-7, coming off consecutive losses to Bucks Gaming earlier this week. Pistons GT split their most recent matchups with Pacers Gaming and sits third in the Western Conference with a 6-4 record.

A familiar face will take the court in virtual Detroit. Former Pistons GT member Mr. Stylez, selected fourth overall in 2019, will start at small forward for Dallas. After reinventing himself as a lockdown defender during the offseason, Stylez was drafted 27th overall in the 2021 NBA 2K League draft. Tonight he battles against his former franchise and draws the tough task of defending Detroit’s new star, Radiant.

Radiant has recorded three consecutive double-doubles in his return to point guard, including 9+ assists in all four starts. Oftentimes the team’s success comes down to their point guard’s efficiency. When Radiant shoots 51% or better, Pistons GT is 5-0. When he shoots below 50%, Detroit is 0-3. Getting Radiant hot early will be important for Pistons GT.

Key Matchup

Milo vs. Zae

Pistons GT is 3-1 since Milo’s insertion into the starting lineup, holding their opposition to fewer than 70 points in all four contests. Milo has had at least 1 block and/or steal in each appearance so far. Last time out against Pacers Gaming he recorded a career-high 14 points on 5-for-8 shooting overall (4-for-6 on 3PTAs).

Tonight Milo squares off with one of the league’s top power forwards, Zae. Selected 19th overall by Hornets Venom GT in 2020, Zae earned All-Rookie honors and quickly became a household name at the power forward position. His numbers may be down as he adjusts to a new team in Dallas, but Zae is still one of the premier frontcourt players this league has to offer.

Lineups

Pistons GT (6-4)

PG Radiant (25.8ppg-7.6apg-1.5spg-2.1topg-52%-45%)

SG Charger (8.9ppg-2.6rpg-1.6apg-1.2spg-49%-49%)

SF Pexile (6.8ppg-0.9spg-72%-64%)

PF Milo (6.0ppg-5.0rpg-0.8spg-0.8bpg-50%-42%)

C Ramo (16.0ppg-12.2rpg-2.8apg-1.7spg-1.3bpg-80%)

Mavs Gaming (5-7)

PG Dimez (22.9ppg-10.0apg-0.5spg-2.9topg-55%-48%)

SG Gen (14.8ppg-1.5apg-53%-49%)

SF Mr. Stylez (4.2ppg-1.0rpg-1.0spg-0.8bpg-55%-54%)

PF Zae (11.3ppg-4.5rpg-1.1bpg-60%-58%)

C SickOne (14.2ppg-11.3rpg-2.9apg-1.2spg-72%)

As always, catch all of the action on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT tips off at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. est.

# results[].content
Pistons GT is set to take on Mavs Gaming in a pair of regular season matchups tonight. Mavs Gaming is currently 5-7, coming off consecutive losses to Bucks Gaming earlier this week. Pistons GT split their most recent matchups with Pacers Gaming and sits third in the Western Conference with a 6-4 record.

A familiar face will take the court in virtual Detroit. Former Pistons GT member Mr. Stylez, selected fourth overall in 2019, will start at small forward for Dallas. After reinventing himself as a lockdown defender during the offseason, Stylez was drafted 27th overall in the 2021 NBA 2K League draft. Tonight he battles against his former franchise and draws the tough task of defending Detroit’s new star, Radiant.

Radiant has recorded three consecutive double-doubles in his return to point guard, including 9+ assists in all four starts. Oftentimes the team’s success comes down to their point guard’s efficiency. When Radiant shoots 51% or better, Pistons GT is 5-0. When he shoots below 50%, Detroit is 0-3. Getting Radiant hot early will be important for Pistons GT.

Key Matchup

Milo vs. Zae

Pistons GT is 3-1 since Milo’s insertion into the starting lineup, holding their opposition to fewer than 70 points in all four contests. Milo has had at least 1 block and/or steal in each appearance so far. Last time out against Pacers Gaming he recorded a career-high 14 points on 5-for-8 shooting overall (4-for-6 on 3PTAs).

Tonight Milo squares off with one of the league’s top power forwards, Zae. Selected 19th overall by Hornets Venom GT in 2020, Zae earned All-Rookie honors and quickly became a household name at the power forward position. His numbers may be down as he adjusts to a new team in Dallas, but Zae is still one of the premier frontcourt players this league has to offer.

Lineups

Pistons GT (6-4)

PG Radiant (25.8ppg-7.6apg-1.5spg-2.1topg-52%-45%)

SG Charger (8.9ppg-2.6rpg-1.6apg-1.2spg-49%-49%)

SF Pexile (6.8ppg-0.9spg-72%-64%)

PF Milo (6.0ppg-5.0rpg-0.8spg-0.8bpg-50%-42%)

C Ramo (16.0ppg-12.2rpg-2.8apg-1.7spg-1.3bpg-80%)

Mavs Gaming (5-7)

PG Dimez (22.9ppg-10.0apg-0.5spg-2.9topg-55%-48%)

SG Gen (14.8ppg-1.5apg-53%-49%)

SF Mr. Stylez (4.2ppg-1.0rpg-1.0spg-0.8bpg-55%-54%)

PF Zae (11.3ppg-4.5rpg-1.1bpg-60%-58%)

C SickOne (14.2ppg-11.3rpg-2.9apg-1.2spg-72%)

As always, catch all of the action on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT tips off at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. est.

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In the Battle of New Versus Old Pistons GT Splits Against Pacers Gaming

# results[].description
by Aaron Fox
Pistons GT began week five with a split against Pacers Gaming last night. Detroit’s record moved to 6-4 (3rd in Western Conference) while Pacers Gaming remains first in the West at 12-4. Detroit got absolutely everything they wanted to begin game one. The team saw their lead increase to 19 by the end of the first quarter behind strong defense (allowed just 8 points) and Radiant’s hot start (13 points, 4 assists, 1 steal in the opening frame). After heating up in the second quarter Pacers Gaming cut the deficit to single-digits (7) entering halftime. 630 and co. made things interesting, clawing back within one possession late in the fourth quarter. The Radiant and Ramo duo seemed to have an answer each and every time Pacers Gaming threatened their lead, and Detroit narrowly escaped with a 72-69 victory. Game one’s win marked Detroit’s third in a row. Radiant finished with 31 points, 12 assists, and 1 steal while Ramo posted 16 points, 11 rebounds (5 offensive), 2 steals, and 1 block. Charger (13pts) and Pexile (8pts) recorded 2 steals apiece, and Milo (6rebs-1stl) improved his flawless record as a starter to 3-0. Pacers Gaming came out on fire early in the second contest. While we held a dominant lead at the end of game one’s first quarter, it was Indianapolis who possessed a 36-19 lead at halftime of game two. Detroit mustered totals of just 9 and 10 points in the opening quarters as the offense struggled to create and make plays in the halfcourt. The offensive struggles continued and Pistons GT never recovered from their slow start. ROTY frontrunner 630 finished with 38 points, 6 assists, and 2 steals, leading Pacers Gaming to their league-best 12th win of the season. For Detroit, both Ramo (16pts-13rebs) and Radiant (15pts-11asts) recorded double-doubles. Milo scored a career-high 14 points on efficient shooting from the field (5-for-8), along with 5 rebounds and 1 block. Pistons GT has a quick turnaround, set to take on Mavs Gaming tonight at 7 and 8 p.m. est. With a pair of wins, Pistons GT can solidify their spot near the top of the Western Conference standings. Catch all of the action on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.   Statistics Game One: W vs. Pacers Gaming, 72-69 Game Two: L vs. Pacers Gaming, 66-53   PG Radiant (23.0ppg-11.5apg-0.5spg-48.7%-40%) SG Charger (9.5ppg-2.0apg-2.5spg-33%-33%) SF Pexile (5.0ppg-1.0spg-0.5bpg-57.1%-0%) PF Milo (9.0ppg-5.5rpg-0.5spg-0.5bpg-53.8%-50%) C Ramo (16.0ppg-12.0rpg-1.5bpg-1.5spg-72.7%)   Team: (2 games): (PPG) 62.5, (RPG) 19.0, (APG) 15.5, (SPG) 6.0, (BPG) 2.5, (TOPG) 5.5, (FGM) 24.5, (FGA) 47.5, (3PTM) 8.0, (3PTA) 21.5, (FG%) 51.60%, (3PT%) 37.20%

# results[].headline
In the Battle of New Versus Old Pistons GT Splits Against Pacers Gaming

# results[].content
by Aaron Fox

Pistons GT began week five with a split against Pacers Gaming last night. Detroit’s record moved to 6-4 (3rd in Western Conference) while Pacers Gaming remains first in the West at 12-4.

Detroit got absolutely everything they wanted to begin game one. The team saw their lead increase to 19 by the end of the first quarter behind strong defense (allowed just 8 points) and Radiant’s hot start (13 points, 4 assists, 1 steal in the opening frame).

After heating up in the second quarter Pacers Gaming cut the deficit to single-digits (7) entering halftime. 630 and co. made things interesting, clawing back within one possession late in the fourth quarter. The Radiant and Ramo duo seemed to have an answer each and every time Pacers Gaming threatened their lead, and Detroit narrowly escaped with a 72-69 victory. Game one’s win marked Detroit’s third in a row.

Radiant finished with 31 points, 12 assists, and 1 steal while Ramo posted 16 points, 11 rebounds (5 offensive), 2 steals, and 1 block. Charger (13pts) and Pexile (8pts) recorded 2 steals apiece, and Milo (6rebs-1stl) improved his flawless record as a starter to 3-0.

Pacers Gaming came out on fire early in the second contest. While we held a dominant lead at the end of game one’s first quarter, it was Indianapolis who possessed a 36-19 lead at halftime of game two. Detroit mustered totals of just 9 and 10 points in the opening quarters as the offense struggled to create and make plays in the halfcourt.

The offensive struggles continued and Pistons GT never recovered from their slow start. ROTY frontrunner 630 finished with 38 points, 6 assists, and 2 steals, leading Pacers Gaming to their league-best 12th win of the season.

For Detroit, both Ramo (16pts-13rebs) and Radiant (15pts-11asts) recorded double-doubles. Milo scored a career-high 14 points on efficient shooting from the field (5-for-8), along with 5 rebounds and 1 block.

Pistons GT has a quick turnaround, set to take on Mavs Gaming tonight at 7 and 8 p.m. est. With a pair of wins, Pistons GT can solidify their spot near the top of the Western Conference standings. Catch all of the action on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

Statistics

Game One: W vs. Pacers Gaming, 72-69

Game Two: L vs. Pacers Gaming, 66-53

PG Radiant (23.0ppg-11.5apg-0.5spg-48.7%-40%)

SG Charger (9.5ppg-2.0apg-2.5spg-33%-33%)

SF Pexile (5.0ppg-1.0spg-0.5bpg-57.1%-0%)

PF Milo (9.0ppg-5.5rpg-0.5spg-0.5bpg-53.8%-50%)

C Ramo (16.0ppg-12.0rpg-1.5bpg-1.5spg-72.7%)

Team: (2 games): (PPG) 62.5, (RPG) 19.0, (APG) 15.5, (SPG) 6.0, (BPG) 2.5, (TOPG) 5.5, (FGM) 24.5, (FGA) 47.5, (3PTM) 8.0, (3PTA) 21.5, (FG%) 51.60%, (3PT%) 37.20%

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# results[].title
Pistons GT vs. Pacers Gaming Recon Report

# results[].description
by Aaron Fox
Pistons GT is set to take on Pacers Gaming in a pair of matchups tonight. Sitting atop the Western Conference standings at 11-3, Pacers Gaming represents one of the tougher tests Detroit has seen all season. After drafting 630 second overall the team has officially found their point guard of the future. In his last appearance against Lakers Gaming the rookie lead guard posted a franchise single-game record 48 points, along with 7 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, and 9 made three-pointers. Not only the favorite to win this year’s ROTY award, 630 is primed to take home MVP if he continues to perform at a high-level. Last time out, Pistons GT completed their first sweep of the season, taking down Kings Guard Gaming and improving to 5-3 (3rd in Western Conference). The team’s new look lineup included Radiant making his first starts at point guard, Charger taking on the shooting guard role, and Milo making his NBA 2K League debut. After consecutive wins, the same starting five will put their undefeated record on the line tonight versus Pacers Gaming.   Key Matchup Pexile vs. 630 Selected 46 picks apart in the 2021 NBA 2K League draft, two rookies battle it out in attempts to claim important Western Conference victories. Pexile, who helped limit former MVP MamaImDatMan to subpar performances last week (47% overall, 39% on 3PTA’s), will have the tough task of defending Pacers Gaming’s impressive rookie point guard. Pexile recorded 2 steals and 1 block in Detroit’s last win and ranks top-five (4th) in three-point percentage league-wide (73.7%). For 630, he adjusted to NBA 2K League play rapidly, becoming one of the best players in the entire league nearly overnight. Pacers Gaming’s point guard provides a true measuring tool for Detroit’s defensive improvements. Pistons GT allowed point totals of 65 and 61 (regular-season low) to Kings Guard Gaming just a week ago. If the team manages to produce similar results against Indianapolis they’ll likely find success, and it all begins on the defensive end with Pexile.   Pistons GT (5-3) PG Radiant (26.7ppg-6.3apg-1.8spg-1.3topg-53%-46%) SG Charger (8.8ppg-3.1rpg-1.5apg-0.9spg-0.8bpg-56%-55%) SF Pexile (7.2ppg-0.9spg-76%-74%) PF Milo (3.0ppg-4.5rpg-1.0spg-1.0bpg-40%-25%) C Ramo (16.0ppg-12.2rpg-3.2apg-1.8spg-1.2bpg-82%)   Pacers Gaming (11-3) PG 630 (33.9ppg-9.8apg-0.9spg-3.4topg-52%-45%) SG Swizurk (14.1ppg-1.4apg-0.9spg-54%-55% SF Wolf (8.0ppg-1.5apg-1.4spg-62%-51%) PF LavishPhenom (6.9ppg-6.0rpg-1.5apg-0.6spg-62%-56%) C Jomar (15.4ppg-12.5rpg-4.0apg-1.6spg-1.4bpg-77%)   As always, catch all of the action on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT tips off at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 pm. est.

# results[].headline
Pistons GT vs. Pacers Gaming Recon Report

# results[].content
by Aaron Fox

Pistons GT is set to take on Pacers Gaming in a pair of matchups tonight. Sitting atop the Western Conference standings at 11-3, Pacers Gaming represents one of the tougher tests Detroit has seen all season.

After drafting 630 second overall the team has officially found their point guard of the future. In his last appearance against Lakers Gaming the rookie lead guard posted a franchise single-game record 48 points, along with 7 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, and 9 made three-pointers. Not only the favorite to win this year’s ROTY award, 630 is primed to take home MVP if he continues to perform at a high-level.

Last time out, Pistons GT completed their first sweep of the season, taking down Kings Guard Gaming and improving to 5-3 (3rd in Western Conference). The team’s new look lineup included Radiant making his first starts at point guard, Charger taking on the shooting guard role, and Milo making his NBA 2K League debut. After consecutive wins, the same starting five will put their undefeated record on the line tonight versus Pacers Gaming.

Key Matchup

Pexile vs. 630

Selected 46 picks apart in the 2021 NBA 2K League draft, two rookies battle it out in attempts to claim important Western Conference victories.

Pexile, who helped limit former MVP MamaImDatMan to subpar performances last week (47% overall, 39% on 3PTA’s), will have the tough task of defending Pacers Gaming’s impressive rookie point guard. Pexile recorded 2 steals and 1 block in Detroit’s last win and ranks top-five (4th) in three-point percentage league-wide (73.7%).

For 630, he adjusted to NBA 2K League play rapidly, becoming one of the best players in the entire league nearly overnight. Pacers Gaming’s point guard provides a true measuring tool for Detroit’s defensive improvements. Pistons GT allowed point totals of 65 and 61 (regular-season low) to Kings Guard Gaming just a week ago. If the team manages to produce similar results against Indianapolis they’ll likely find success, and it all begins on the defensive end with Pexile.

Pistons GT (5-3)

PG Radiant (26.7ppg-6.3apg-1.8spg-1.3topg-53%-46%)

SG Charger (8.8ppg-3.1rpg-1.5apg-0.9spg-0.8bpg-56%-55%)

SF Pexile (7.2ppg-0.9spg-76%-74%)

PF Milo (3.0ppg-4.5rpg-1.0spg-1.0bpg-40%-25%)

C Ramo (16.0ppg-12.2rpg-3.2apg-1.8spg-1.2bpg-82%)

Pacers Gaming (11-3)

PG 630 (33.9ppg-9.8apg-0.9spg-3.4topg-52%-45%)

SG Swizurk (14.1ppg-1.4apg-0.9spg-54%-55%

SF Wolf (8.0ppg-1.5apg-1.4spg-62%-51%)

PF LavishPhenom (6.9ppg-6.0rpg-1.5apg-0.6spg-62%-56%)

C Jomar (15.4ppg-12.5rpg-4.0apg-1.6spg-1.4bpg-77%)

As always, catch all of the action on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Pistons GT tips off at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 pm. est.

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