The accidents hit the Detroit Pistons onerous these days, leaving them skinny within the ahead place. Nevertheless, one participant’s social media exercise suggests he’ll obtain reinforcements on Sunday night.
After profitable their second NBA Cup victory on Friday evening, the Pistons journey to Washington to face the Wizards. Simone Fontecchio returns to the damage report as he suffers a sprained toe, nevertheless it seems he is able to make his return to motion.
On Sunday afternoon, Fontecchio posted a photograph of himself on Instagram warming up. Within the caption, he says “let’s get again to it tonight” and mentions the Pistons recreation within the nation’s capital.
Fontecchio has missed the final two video games resulting from damage, however that might finish Sunday. Based mostly on his put up, all indicators level to him being obtainable for JB Bickerstaff in opposition to the Wizards. Having the veteran ahead is nice information for Detroit as they take care of their different accidents on the wing place. Tim Hardaway Jr. stays sidelined after his ugly loss to the Miami Warmth, and Ausar Thompson continues to be going via his ramp-up course of.
Final season, Fontecchio was a serious vibrant spot for the Pistons after leaving the Utah Jazz on the commerce deadline. Nevertheless, he did not get off to the very best begin in his first full season with the workforce. By his first 12 video games, he’s averaging 6.3 PPG and three.6 RPG whereas taking pictures 31.7% from past the arc.
The Pistons will look to get nearer to a .500 recreation as they put together to face the 2-9 Wizards. Tipoff is scheduled for six:00 p.m. Jap Time.
