Jaden Ivey scored his first bucket of the 2025-26 season
The The Detroit Pistons were the best team in the Eastern Conference so far with a 13-2 record, and the team got a big boost over the weekend with the return of Jaden Ivey from injury for their game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
As of press time, the Pistons were well on their way to their 12th straight win after holding a 17-point halftime lead against the Bucks. But the one thing Pistons fans were probably looking for was Jaden Ivey’s first bucket of the season as he returned from injury.
Of course, Ivey got his first points of the 2025-26 season late in the first quarter. Ivey made a run on the break after a steal by Caris LeVert. LeVert hit Ivey with a pass and Ivey made it all the way to the basket to end the play.
Entering the third quarter, Ivey had five points and two rebounds in just over eight minutes in the comeback. He shot 2-of-3 from the field, including 1-of-2 from the free throw line.
Ivey did suit up for the Pistons during the preseason, but was sidelined with a knee injury, delaying his season debut. Last year, Ivey was on her way to becoming one of the Pistons’ best players, but a leg injury she suffered in January ended up requiring season-ending surgery.
Ivey appeared in 30 games last season with just over 29 minutes per game. He averaged 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists while shooting 46 percent from the field, 40.9 percent from the 3-point line and 73.3 percent from the free throw line.
The No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Ivey has improved his game in each season he has spent with the Pistons.
2025-11-23 02:40:00
