Pistons vs. Kings: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Detroit Pistons (10-33) play against the Sacramento Kings (28-28) at Golden 1 Center
Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Wednesday January 19, 2022
Detroit Pistons 33, Sacramento Kings 26 (End Q1)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
light bunnies from @Damian Jones for the dunk 🐰 pic.twitter.com/8tSxIa0efd – 10:35 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pistons 25, Kings 20 with 2:26 to go in the first. They’re hoisting a lot of 3’s. 10 of their 18 shots have come from behind the arc – 10:32 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons 25, #Kings 20, 2:26 1Q
Joseph/McGruder/Bey: 5 pts each – 10:31 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Buddy Hield’s 3-point attempt garnered some boos. Rightfully so. Yikes. – 10:31 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Leading by 34 right now, this is the second largest lead of the season for the Spurs.
Their largest lead was 39 against Detroit – 10:30 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Welcome back, @Kelly Olynyk 🤝 pic.twitter.com/zenIukxDdY – 10:30 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
There better be a Rodney McGruder statue by the time the team gets back – 10:29 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Call #Pistons Rodney McGruder butter… – 10:29 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Trey Lyles checks in, and they’ll go with the Olynyk-Lyles combo, a welcome size upgrade. – 10:29 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Kelly Olynyk just checked in for the first time since Nov. 10 – 10:27 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Kelly Olynyk heads to the scorer’s table to check in for the first time since Nov. 10. – 10:26 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Kelly Olynyk is about to check in for the first time since Nov. 10. – 10:26 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Rodney McGruder scores on his first possession, picking up from last night. – 10:26 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Cade picks up two early fouls and Rodney McGruder comes in and picks up where he left off last night in San Fran – 10:26 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
The Kings are shooting 18% from the field and are tied. – 10:26 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Cade picked up his second foul in the first quarter. In comes Rodney McGruder – 10:25 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons‘ first sub is Rodney McGruder. He earned that with his production last night. – 10:25 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Looks like #Pistons Kelly Olynyk is on a stationary bike, preparing to come in the game. – 10:24 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Hasn’t been pretty to start, but good news for the Pistons: they’re playing the Kings.
11-11 with 6:32 left in 1Q. – 10:22 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons 11, #Kings 11, 6:32 1Q
Bey: 5 pts, 2 rebs
Stewart: 2 pts, 4 rebs – 10:21 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox gets a technical here in the opening quarter – 10:20 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Technical foul on De’Aaron Fox. – 10:20 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Saddiq Bey gets Detroit on the board with a 3. Pistons missed their first four shots – 10:14 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Saddiq Bey gets the Pistons’ first points with a 3. – 10:14 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Richaun Holmes hits one out of two at the line to get the Kings on the board. 1-0. – 10:12 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Klay Thompson set Chase Center into a frenzy with a buzzer-beater from beyond the arc in the first half against the Pistons on Tuesday. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/18/wat… – 10:00 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
casual drip
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip #JOYWINS pic.twitter.com/4N2CB0ZlZ4 – 9:50 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
CoJo starting in place of the injured Killian Hayes. Kelly Olynyk is playing. – 9:50 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Cory Joseph is starting in place of Killian Hayes, who is out with a hip contusion – 9:45 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons starters: Joseph, Cunningham, Diallo, Bey and Stewart. – 9:44 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
First 5️⃣ from Golden 1️⃣ Center ⤵️
#Pistons | @Kia pic.twitter.com/tP6ocbsjjq – 9:43 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Tonight’s Starting Lineup powered by @Verizon 👑
👑 @De’Aaron Fox
👑 @TerenceDavisJr
👑 @Harrison Barnes
👑 @Marvin Bagley
👑 @Richaun Holmes pic.twitter.com/7dS25OKdSm – 9:34 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters for @Sacramento Kings vs. Detroit Pistons – 1/19:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Terence Davis II
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Marvin Bagley III
C – Richaun Holmes – 9:32 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
I’ll be making a cameo on Kings pre/postgame LIVE on @NBCSKings with @momoragan and @kennythomasnba pic.twitter.com/Ea1gIhCOC5 – 9:29 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
The Kings and @DialpadHQ are proud to announce @collegetrack as the recipient of the Huddle Lab 🖥
This technology room will be used to enhance existing programming at College Track, as they work towards developing the next generation of young scholars 🎓 pic.twitter.com/RG1W9qTB3E – 9:15 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
‘It just felt right back at home when I came back’: #Pistons welcome back veteran Rodney McGruder after trade unravels: detroitnews.com/story/sports/n… via @detroitnews – 8:49 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey says he doesn’t think Kelly Olynyk will be on a minutes restriction, but they won’t let him overdo anything. – 8:48 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pregame read: The Pistons passed on Tyrese Haliburton to take Killian Hayes in 2020. It’s still early, and they can afford to be patient with Hayes as Haliburton soars in Sacramento
freep.com/story/sports/n… – 8:46 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Kelly Olynyk still is probable and they’ll decide if he plays after his warmup. Killian Hayes (hip) won’t play tonight. – 8:42 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Kelly Olynyk looks good to go in pregame. pic.twitter.com/K2djm4Jcmz – 8:41 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Tonight’s @HenryFordNews injury/status report against the Sacramento Kings: pic.twitter.com/Lm4fx8qpWH – 8:41 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Asked Casey if Isaiah Stewart attacking close outs is something he can build on. Casey said it is, and long term he can add more perimeter elements to his game. Used Valanciunas, who’s shooting 42.4% from 3 this season, as an example. – 8:40 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Casey said Killian Hayes is out tonight – 8:36 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Killian Hayes (right hip contusion) will not play tonight. – 8:36 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Casey said no one has mentioned a minutes restriction with Olynyk. – 8:36 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
With all of the injuries the Pistons have had, Casey said Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart getting more touches has been a plus – 8:33 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Dwane Casey said he’s 90 percent sure Kelly Olynyk will play. Mentioned he’s never beet hurt so he’s being hesitant. – 8:32 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Dwane Casey said he’s 90% sure Kelly Olynyk will play tonight – 8:31 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Kings now saying they want to build around, not trade, De’Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton nba.nbcsports.com/2022/01/19/rep… – 8:30 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Get a $2.50 bottled water with #ApplePay. Add your card to Apple Wallet before the game to get started. pic.twitter.com/wyLhSpxghg – 8:30 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings starters vs. Pistons:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Terence Davis II
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Marvin Bagley III
C – Richaun Holmes – 8:21 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings starters:
De’Aaron Fox
Terence Davis
Harrison Barnes
Marvin Bagley
Richaun Holmes – 8:20 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After the Warriors cruised to a blowout win over the Pistons to start a seven-game homestand, NBA Twitter chimed in with different reactions. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 8:01 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New pod with @NicolasHenkel on NBA rookies (Cade, Mobley, Ayo, Herb and more) plus the Pistons, teams that should and will go for Jerami Grant, and more. Super fun conversation. This is a produced version of our live convo on @SpotifyGrnroom. Thanks Nick! – 7:09 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
🗣 Cade Cunningham’s improvement
🗣 Whether Killian Hayes and Cade can coexist
🗣 The best fit for Jerami Grant
‘The Void’ with @Kevin O’Connor and @NicolasHenkel: open.spotify.com/episode/0HimPC… – 7:07 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
New week with a fresh set of wallpapers! 💥
#Pistons | #WallpaperWednesday pic.twitter.com/RugvFDtahX – 7:00 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Before Tuesday’s contest against the Pistons, the Warriors have recalled rookie Moses Moody from G League Santa Cruz. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/18/war… – 6:00 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
We’re going, going, back, back, to Cali, Cali tonight.
Show some #Pistons 💙 in our @UWMLife Reppin’ the D fan shoutout → https://t.co/js4XQ9JbRs pic.twitter.com/kb9PSg6zvP – 6:00 PM
Detroit Pistons PR @Pistons_PR
Cade Cunningham (525 pts, 187 rebs, 179 asts, 73 3FGM) is 1 of 4 NBA players ever with at least 500 pts, 150 rebs, 150 asts, 50 3FGM in 34 career games. He joins former ROY winners Allen Iverson, Luka Doncic & LaMelo Ball as the only players to do so. #Pistons
(via @Basketball-Reference) – 5:30 PM
Noel Harris @NorCalNoel916
De’Aaron Fox could be dealt, sources say.
Fox will not be moved, sources say.
Forget talk, rumors and reports. I’ll wait until something happens on or before Feb. 10 at noon.
But please, just do something! #SacramentoProud – 5:17 PM
Andrew Sharp @andrewsharp
Just spent 10 minutes workshopping my take on that Sixers/Kings rumor pic.twitter.com/7UOCDk2VXt – 5:03 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
📍𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼, 𝗖𝗔
⏰ 10PM | 📺 @BallySportsDET pic.twitter.com/KyooQeonEM – 5:00 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Pistons say Luka Garza (health and safety protocols), Jerami Grant (health and safety protocols), Frank Jackson (reconditioning) and Isaiah Livers (foot) are out for tonight’s game against the Kings. Killian Hayes (hip) is doubtful. Kelly Olynyk (knee) is probable. – 5:00 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
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Presented by @corona 👉 https://t.co/Ju4zBuVZNn pic.twitter.com/qs4nzB74wL – 5:00 PM
Eric Woodyard @E_Woodyard
ICYMI: Oral history of the #Lions’ last playoff win.
It’s been 30 years since the last postseason victory in Detroit and we tell the story of that win over the Dallas Cowboys from those who were there. espn.com/blog/detroit-l… – 4:59 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Sacramento Kings organization has a current mindset: They are not moving star guard De’Aaron Fox and want to center team around Fox and second-year guard Tyrese Haliburton, sources say.
theathletic.com/news/kings-cur… – 4:48 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
How are we feeling today? 👀
Pick a letter or drop a GIF of your current mood in the comments below! 😁
#Pistons | @Cade Cunningham pic.twitter.com/P8oR0pXUtL – 4:44 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Remaining strength of schedule in West playoff field, via @tankathon (hardest to easiest):
Suns – 23rd
Warriors – 25th
Grizzlies – 29th
Jazz – 4th
Mavs – 13th
Nuggets – 24th
T’Wolves – 12th
Clippers – 5th
Lakers – 3rd
Blazers – 28th
Kings – 10th – 4:43 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Closing in on his return, #Pistons big man Olynyk eager to get back in flow: detroitnews.com/story/sports/n… – 4:40 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Kelly Olynyk is upgraded to probable for tonight at #Kings. Killian Hayes (hip) is doubtful.
Jerami Grant and Luka Garza (with the Cruise) are in health and safety protocols. – 4:30 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
On Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons, rookie Jonathan Kuminga will enter the starting lineup for the Golden State Warriors. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/18/roo… – 4:00 PM
