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NBA Fans React to Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan's Dominance vs Pistons

Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan had a big night against the Detroit Pistons.
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Apr 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Apr 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The Detroit Pistons couldn’t get a hold on the star duo of Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan when facing the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.

Each player took over 25 shots from the field and scored over 30 on the night. They ended up going for a combined 80 points in the 127-117 win over the Pistons, sparking big reactions from NBA fans, who tuned in to see the former Pistons rivals put them to work on a Western Conference team.

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DeRozan checked in for 37 minutes on Monday. He shot 14-26 from the field. While DeRozan struggled from three, making just one of his six threes, he went to the charity stripe for 10 attempts, knocking down 80 percent of his free throws. The veteran forward produced 37 points.

On the other hand, LaVine knocked down 16 of his 28 shots from the field and lit up Detroit from beyond the arc. The veteran sharpshooter hit on eight of his 11 threes. LaVine scored a game-high 43 points in 45 minutes.

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With that loss, the Pistons dropped to 43-36 on the season. With a two-game losing streak, the Pistons are now 1.5 games behind the Milwaukee Bucks, who hold the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. Win or lose, the Pistons still have a seat in the playoffs. Still, they need to make sure they can keep their rhythm heading into the postseason.

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Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia

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