Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Detroit Pistons (4-22) play against the Indiana Pacers (18-18) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Thursday December 16, 2021 Detroit Pistons 29, Indiana Pacers 32 (End Q1) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Detroit Pistons @ …

The Detroit Pistons (4-22) play against the Indiana Pacers (18-18) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Thursday December 16, 2021

Detroit Pistons 29, Indiana Pacers 32 (End Q1)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Headband Saddiq is putting on a show.
🔹 @SaddiqBey: 13 PTS / 5 REB / 1 AST / 4-6 FG
🔹 @Hamidou Diallo: 6 PTS / 1 REB / 2-2 FG
🔹 @Cade Cunningham: 6 PTS / 2 REB / 2 AST / 2-4 FG pic.twitter.com/t6I6BGgTKl7:38 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
END OF 1Q: Pacers 32, Pistons 29. After a 12-2 start, Indy outscored Detroit 30-17 after that.
Saddiq Bey: 13 points and 5 rebounds
Isaiah Livers is about to make his NBA debut – 7:37 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
A 3-pointer from Oshse Brissett with a few seconds left in the first quarter gives the Pacers a 32-29 lead after one. 30-17 Pacers over the final 8:03 of the quarter. – 7:37 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
End 1Q: #Pacers 32, #Pistons 29
Bey: 13 pts, 5 rebs
Cunningham: 6 pts, 2 rebs, 2 assts
Diallo: 6 pts – 7:37 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
End of 1: Pacers 32, Pistons 29. Detroit opened the game with a 12-2 run before Indiana woke up.
Bey: 13 points
Cunningham: 6 points – 7:37 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Torrey Craig in the game before Kelan Martin tonight for rotation minutes. – 7:36 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Saddiq Bey has 13 pts, 4 rebs in 1Q – 7:35 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Isaiah Livers is about to check in for the first time in his NBA career – 7:34 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Um, Saddiq Bey … yeah, that was a big-time dunk — and he follows it with a 3. – 7:34 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Oshae Brissett gets the Pacers the lead back with an easy layup. Pacers started incredibly slow but have found their stride. The LeVert at point guard minutes have gone well so far. – 7:33 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Early Rodney McGruder minutes incoming. – 7:31 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Saben Lee checks in for Killian Hayes, who picks up his 2nd foul at 3:54 1Q. – 7:30 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
That was Killian’s second foul. Saben Lee just subbed in for him – 7:30 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Wow. If the Pistons lose by one … that missed layup – 7:30 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Cade’s scored the last six points for Detroit to help ward off the Pacers – 7:29 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
🔥 dime from @Cade Cunningham
@BallySportsDET | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/qbwRnCUZlM7:26 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pacers are on a 10-2 run and have made four straight shots after missing their first six. Pistons up 14-12 with 6:28 on the clock – 7:23 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons had a 12-2 start, but #Pacers have answered with a 10-2 run, 6:28 1Q. – 7:23 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers on a 10-2 run. I am beginning to think that dribbling toward the rim is helpful for this team… – 7:23 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Pistons led 10-2. It’s now 14-12.
Rex calls a timeout. – 7:23 PM
Matt Dery @DerySpeaks
#Pistons in action tonight in Indy. My son is there. Here’s a look. Plenty of good seats available apparently. pic.twitter.com/CaPFjqfERt7:18 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pistons 10, Pacers 2 at the 9:32 mark. Strong start. Detroit’s last win was against Indiana, and Indiana’s on the second night of a back-to-back – 7:17 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons 10, #Pacers 2, 9:32 1Q
Diallo: 6 pts, 1 reb
Bey/Stewart: 2 pts each
DET is 3-of-4 from the field and IND 0-of-4 – 7:17 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Can the Pacers make a trade after the quarter? They are so lethargic every time I watch them. – 7:16 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Sick steal + pass from Cade Cunningham. Pistons dominating early, up 10-2 on the Pacers. Lloyd Pierce takes a timeout just 2:28 into the game. – 7:16 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Pistons have opened with a full-court trap and it just led to a steal and basket. Pistons up 8-2 early. – 7:14 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
The Pistons are on a 12-game losing streak. The last win came against these Pacers. Buckle up. – 7:10 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Isaiah Livers is active tonight, I believe for the first time this season. – 7:04 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
It looks like Isaiah Livers is active for the first time in his NBA career. – 7:03 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
I pitched two relatively creative 3-team trade ideas for Ben Simmons to @DaveDuFourNBA on the podcast yesterday. One of them involves Damian Lillard IF Portland decides to move him. One of them involves Indiana and Charlotte:
Watch us debate them here: youtube.com/watch?v=PCgbs8…7:02 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Brad Wanamaker getting ready for his second career start. Duane Washington Jr warming up as well, he could he needed for some minutes tonight with a few guards out: pic.twitter.com/NR0L9FrmWG6:59 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Saddiq was wearing a headband during practice yesterday. He said he’s going to rock it tonight and he is.
I know there’s an accessories pocket of Pistons Twitter lol – 6:59 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
First 5️⃣ on the floor tonight ⤵️
@Kia | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/0QFNYdqc116:45 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers starters tonight against Detroit: Brad Wanamaker, Caris LeVert, Justin Holiday, Domantas Sabonis, and Myles Turner.
Wanamaker gets his first start of the season with McConnell and Brogdon out. Holiday gets his first start in two weeks after missing time in COVID protocols – 6:39 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Usual starters for Pistons: Hayes, Cunningham, Diallo, Bey and Stewart. – 6:38 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
a new 🖐️ tonight
@MotorolaUS | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/fH4ULv7Qio6:37 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons starters at IND: Hayes, Cunningham, Diallo, Bey and Stewart.
#Pacers starters: Wanamaker, LeVert, Holiday, Sabonis and Turner. #DFS6:36 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Golden fits in the fieldhouse ✨
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip6:36 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers starters vs Pistons: Wanamaker, LeVert, Holiday, Sabonis, Turner. – 6:34 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I think the scariest possible deadline development for other contenders would be Phoenix realizing “hey, we control more of our draft capital than any other contender, we can get crazy.”
Like, if the Suns wanted to say screw it and trade three 1sts for Jerami Grant, they could. – 6:31 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Christian Wood is out for the Rockets vs. Knicks. Expected back in Detroit on Saturday. – 6:28 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Christian Wood is out tonight but Coach Silas expects him to play vs. Detroit. – 6:28 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Stephen Silas says Christian Wood is out tonight, but he should play Saturday in Detroit – 6:27 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
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Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pacers Malcolm Brogdon (sore right Achilles) won’t play tonight vs. #Pistons.
#DFS6:16 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Malcolm Brogdon will not play tonight vs the Pistons due to a sore right Achilles.
Torrey Craig, who didn’t play last night, is on the court warming up right now and is available. – 6:11 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Malcolm Brogdon is a late scratch tonight. He’s out with a sore right Achilles. – 6:09 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for tonight’s game vs. Detroit:
Torrey Craig – Available (non-COVID illness)
Malcolm Brogdon – Out (sore right Achilles)
T.J. McConnell – Out (right wrist)
T.J. Warren – Out (left foot) pic.twitter.com/HLQDCYR4Zg6:08 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Bill Bayno, now an assistant for the Pistons, catching up with everyone on the Pacers. And the bond is still there with Domas. pic.twitter.com/3irsaawn9R6:03 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Tonight’s @HenryFordNews injury/status update against the Indiana Pacers: pic.twitter.com/JQdBbQi5GQ5:50 PM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Pistons say Coach Dwane Casey will miss tonight’s game at Indiana for personal reasons (non-COVID). Assistant coach Rex Kalamian will assume the head coaching duties for the game against the Pacers. – 5:39 PM
Detroit Pistons PR @Pistons_PR
The Detroit Pistons announced this afternoon that head coach Dwane Casey will miss tonight’s contest at Indiana for personal reasons (non-COVID). Assistant coach Rex Kalamian will assume the head coaching duties for the game against the Pacers. – 5:36 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Kalamian said he thinks it’s a day-to-day thing with him being the acting coach. – 5:35 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Rex Kalamian on reuniting with Dwane in Detroit: “He hired me in Minnesota in 2004. We reunited back in 2015 with the Raptors. Now, this year, with the Pistons, this is the third time I’ve worked with Dwane. … He’s not only a boss of mine but a good friend.” – 5:34 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Kalamian said he does most of the defensive game planning and that he’ll continue that tonight. – 5:34 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons acting coach Rex Kalamian says this is the first time he’s been in the first chair for an entire game. – 5:32 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Neither team will be with their head coach tonight.
Rick Carlisle remains out in the health & safety protocols. And Pistons coach Dwane Casey is out for personal reasons. Rex Kalamian will be willing in. – 5:32 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Dwane Casey is not coaching the Pistons tonight. He’s not with the team for personal reasons. Rex Kalamian will fill in as acting head coach. – 5:32 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Sounds like this will be Lloyd Pierce’s last game as acting head coach for the Pacers. He says that he thinks Rick Carlisle will return for practice this weekend, and the Pacers have 5 days off between tonight’s game and their next one (@ Miami on 12/21). – 5:24 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons announce that Dwane Casey will miss tonight’s game at Indiana (for non-COVID reasons). Rex Kalamian will be the acting head coach. – 5:22 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Dwane Casey will miss tonight’s game against the Pacers for personal reasons, the Pistons just announced. Not COVID related. Assistant coach Rex Kalamian will lead the team tonight. – 5:22 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers with some upgrades to the fieldhouse over the last few days: brand new guard shack for my guy, Richard … and brighter lighting in the bowls. pic.twitter.com/akl71ziKAt5:04 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
📍 Indianapolis
⏰ 7PM | 📺 @BallySportsDET + pic.twitter.com/dM1INDXDnc5:00 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
So far, 63 NBA players have entered into Covid protocols this season — including 47 in December. Two head coaches — Indiana’s Rick Carlisle and Sacramento’s Alvin Gentry and one top team executive — Toronto’s Masai Ujiri — are also in protocols. – 4:50 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
get loud tonight 🗣️
if the Pistons miss two consecutive free throws, you’ll win a free small order of fries at a participating Indianapolis @Arbys 🍟
» https://t.co/XrYR4lLvT8 pic.twitter.com/MyVUmmASjr4:07 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
🔥 Stay warm in style with the @NewEraCap white Sherpa full-zip jacket 🔥
🔗: https://t.co/fYFnK2COTp pic.twitter.com/jEhola6WeO4:00 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
The first #Pistons game day of this week calls for a fan shout out.
Send us your photos for @UWMLife Reppin’ the D gallery.
📷 : https://t.co/js4XQ9JbRs pic.twitter.com/YSnOwlkfqf3:13 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Which of our current logos is your favorite?
@socios | #GoldBlooded2:53 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
“I had heard from people in the offseason…that he would have liked to land in New York last summer if a deal could have been made.”
@Steve Popper & @JCMacriNBA talk Myles Turner, NYK expectations & more w/me & @CWilliamson44 on The Putback. Full show: https://t.co/uTf3XeovmY pic.twitter.com/rzNMZchh3Z1:26 PM