Sasser totaled nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, four assists, one block and two steals across 17 minutes during Thursday's 123-99 loss to the Celtics.
Sasser saw 17 minutes of action against Boston after being completely phased out of the rotation against the Knicks last week. Despite losing Thursday, Sasser recorded at least one steal and one block for the third time this season. The 24-year-old guard has displayed impressive efficiency off the bench this year, posting 54.2/38.9/100 shooting splits, but his role remains sporadic.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Solid numbers off bench in loss
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Sasser provided 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four assists and three steals in 26 minutes during Saturday's 111-96 loss to the 76ers.
The starters struggled for the Pistons in this 15-point loss, but Sasser was one of several bench players who exceeded expectations for Detroit. Scoring numbers aside, Sasser was able to make an impact both as a playmaker and on-ball defender. However, there's a strong chance this was an outlier and not a sign of things to come in the future. Sasser should continue to have a limited role off the bench until further notice.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Leads bench with 13 points
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Sasser logged 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Saturday's 111-100 loss to Orlando.
Sasser joined Jaden Ivey (19) and Malik Beasley (18) as the only Pistons players to score in double-digits Saturday. It was a nice bounce-back performance for Sasser, who had failed to reach double-digit points over his last four games, including a scoreless effort against the Hornets on Thursday. Sasser's 21 minutes of playing time was due to Cade Cunningham's (hip) absence, and the former could see extended playing time against the Raptors on Monday if Cunningham remains sidelined.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Held scoreless in loss Thursday
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Sasser had zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two assists and one rebound across nine minutes during Thursday's 123-121 overtime loss to the Hornets.
The 24-year-old went scoreless for the first time since Nov. 3, and he saw a decrease in playing time from his average of 10.7 minutes per game despite Cade Cunningham exiting the game with a hip injury. Across his last five outings, Sasser has averaged 5.8 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 14.0 minutes per game.
The Pistons exercised the third-year option of Sasser's rookie contract Monday, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Sasser came off the bench for most of the 2023-24 campaign, but he was in the Pistons' starting lineup over his last 10 regular-season outings and averaged 13.6 points, 4.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.9 steals over 30.9 minutes per game. Sasser and Malik Beasley are projected to be the first guards off the bench for the Pistons behind starters Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Productive off bench Sunday
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Sasser finished with 12 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 19 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 120-87 preseason win over the Bucks.
Sasser's best chance to see steady minutes in the regular season will be to operate as Cade Cunningham's backup, and he certainly made his presence felt as a playmaker Sunday by dishing out a team-high nine assists. Sasser averaged 8.3 points and 3.3 assists across 19.0 minutes per game in 71 regular-season appearances as a rookie in 2023-24. However, he figures to experience an uptick in his numbers if he can carve out a larger role in Year 2.
Sasser notched 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 123-95 loss to the Spurs.
Making his seventh straight start, Sasser drained multiple three-pointers for the sixth time during that stretch. The 23-year-old rookie averaged 14.6 points, 4.6 assists, 2.3 threes, 2.0 boards and 0.9 steals in his starting stint, but the Pistons' overloaded backcourt likely doesn't leave him with a clear path to consistent minutes next season, as Cade Cunningham (knee), Jaden Ivey and Quentin Grimes (knee) all seem set for significant roles when healthy.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Scores 25 points in win
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Sasser finished Friday's 107-89 win over the Mavericks with 24 points (9-20 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 32 minutes.
Sasser's team-high 24 points marked the second time he has scored as much this season, and he finished two points short of his season high. The 23-year-old has averaged 14.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.4 blocks and 2.2 triples across 30.1 minutes in his last five games. He will look to stay productive in Detroit's season finale in San Antonio on Sunday.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Scores 20 points vs. Chicago
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Sasser had 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt), five assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 127-105 loss to the Bulls.
Sasser extended his streak of double-digit scoring games to three Thursday. He reached the 20-point mark for the sixth time this season, and he has seen an uptick in field-goal attempts due to Cade Cunningham being siidelined with a knee injury. In his last eight starts, Sasser has averaged 11.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.0 steals over 30.7 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Bounces back Saturday
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Sasser notched 18 points (7-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Nets.
Sasser needed 17 shots to score 18 points, but the rookie guard bounced back from an ugly two-point effort in a loss to the Grizzlies on Friday. It wouldn't be surprising if Sasser ends up seeing extended minutes in the final week of the regular season due to Cade Cunningham's recurring knee problems, as well as the fact that the Pistons have nothing to play for, allowing Sasser to play heavy minutes without risk.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Gets starting nod
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Sasser is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.
Sasser will replace Cade Cunningham (knee) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Sasser is averaging 10.5 points, 5.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 32.3 minutes across his last four starting appearances.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Good to go Wednesday
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Sasser (illness) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.
Sasser has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday after missing Detroit's previous two contests with a non-COVID illness. The rookie guard is averaging 9.6 points, 4.4 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 28.6 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Iffy for Wednesday
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Sasser (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Sasser has missed two straight games due to an illness and is in danger of missing a third. Cade Cunningham (knee) is also questionable. Sasser carved out a nice role before the aliment, averaging 29.5 minutes over six appearances before being sidelined.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Downgraded to out
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Sasser (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Sasser will miss a second straight game due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Atlanta. In Sasser's absence, Malachi Flynn is a candidate for extra playing time.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Iffy for Monday
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Sasser (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Sasser missed Friday's game due to an illness that has his status for Monday in the air. If he is unable to go, Evan Fournier and Malachi Flynn could see an uptick in playing time.
Sasser (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Sasser will be unavailable for at least one matchup due to an upper respiratory illness. Evan Fournier and Malachi Flynn could see increased roles in Sasser's absence.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Iffy against Washington
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Sasser is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Wizards due to an upper respiratory illness.
Sasser hasn't missed a game since March 1 but could sit out Friday after being a late addition to the injury report with an illness. With Cade Cunningham (knee) and Jaden Ivey (knee) also deemed questionable, the Pistons could be left thin in the backcourt.
