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Tobias Harris Goes Viral for Pistons Preseason Debut vs. Suns

Tobias Harris had a stellar Pistons preseason debut.
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Oct 11, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) blocks a dunk attempt by Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Oct 11, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) blocks a dunk attempt by Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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Friday night marked the preseason debut for Tobias Harris back in a Detroit Pistons uniform.

As the Pistons paid a visit to the Phoenix Suns for a rematch of Tuesday night’s loss, they were happy to add Harris to the starting lineup after playing in their first two games without him.

Last Sunday, Harris came down with COVID. As a result, he was ruled out for the team’s preseason opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. Unfortunately, he wasn’t cleared in time for the second outing on Tuesday against the Suns at the Breslin Center.

Before the Pistons hit the road for Phoenix on Thursday, they held a practice session in Detroit. Harris returned to the floor, which had all signs pointing to him returning on Friday.

Sure enough, that was the case, and the Pistons will be more than satisfied with what the veteran forward brought to the table.

Tobias Harris Shines vs. Phoenix Suns

Harris’ impressive showing with the Pistons on Friday had him trending on social media. NBA fans liked what the Pistons forward showed in his first set of action with Detroit this preseason.

@pistons_jack: “People really clowned Detroit for this signing 🤣”

@nsitto2: “This is exactly why the Detroit Pistons went out and signed Tobias Harris. A+ addition.”

@A_BruhMan: "I'm so glad we signed Tobias Harris, he's perfect at the PF spot for us."

@MobHoops: “TOBIAS HARRIS IS A DAWG”

@Halbridious: “Tobias Harris is a totally functional NBA player and it's been so long since we could watch that here in Detroit man.”

@MrTonyMui: “Tobias Harris is the veteran the Piston needed all along. I think they make the play-in this year.”

Harris checked into Friday’s game for 27 minutes. He put up 13 shots from the field, with four coming from beyond the arc. By knocking down eight of his attempts and going 4-5 from the charity stripe, Harris finished the game with 22 points.

He also tacked on five rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block. It’s just one preseason game in a Pistons uniform for the veteran forward, but it’s safe to say Pistons fans approve the signing right about now.

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JUSTIN GRASSO

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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