Marcus Sasser, the Pistons bench leader for one night
Who could have predicted that Marcus Sasser would be the second leading scorer for the Pistons, behind Cade Cunningham, in a win against the Lakers ? There are not many people when we look at the players performances since the beginning of the season. Injured at the beginning of the year, until then he played only four games, the last one on December 20, and a total of 19 minutes…
Since then, with 19 points (4/6 on 3-pointers) and 5 assists in 24 minutes on the Lakers floor, Marcus Sasser had the match of his season. He was the general of the replacement army, who scored 67 points in this success.
“The bench was huge. He brought us a spark. All the players contributed, on both sides of the court. We can make a list of players who played and made an impact.”, rejoices JB Bickerstaffbefore giving special praise to the playmaker.
“Marcus Sasser always finds a way to be ready”
“I’d be remiss if I didn’t talk about Marcus Sasser. He didn’t play, but somehow he always found a way to be ready. He was great on defense, made big shots. It wasn’t easy what he accomplished. It’s not easy not to play a lot and be effective.”
Pistons, take advantage lost balls to their opponentmade the difference in the last quarter. Marcus Sasser then collected 8 points and 3 assists in the final twelve minutes.
“Trust is what counts” assures the coach. “He was with us last season and then an injury took him out. But we have confidence in him. We know his level, we know he can make an impact. It was only a matter of time before he got the opportunity. As soon as we call him, he responds.”
Self-confidence was also confirmed by the main player, whose winning baskets were praised by his teammates on the bench. “The team has always supported me. That’s how we are. We wish each other the best,” he says. “I feel good. I’ve been working every day to be ready. I’m keeping a routine. I’m staying mentally strong.”
| Marcus Sasser | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2023-24 | THE | 71 | 19:02 | 42.8 | 37.5 | 87.9 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 8.3 |
| 2024-25 | THE | 57 | 14:14 | 46.3 | 38.2 | 84.3 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 6.6 |
| 2025-26 | THE | 4 | 4:45 | 50.0 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.8 | |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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