Pistons’ Kevin Huerter Delivers Feat Not Seen in Almost 40 Years

Detroit Pistons reserve Kevin Huerter posted 24 points, two steals, and five blocks during Sunday's 121-116 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The stat line made him the first Detroit player to reach at least 20 points, two steals, and five blocks off the bench since John Salley in April 1987. Huerter also added five rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes.

Huerter teamed with fellow reserve Daniss Jenkins, who scored a career-high 31 points, to fuel a comeback from a 26-point deficit. Despite their bench efforts, the Pistons fell short against the Lakers, who were led by Austin Reaves' 43-point performance while Luka Doncic sat out with lower-back tightness.