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Donta Hall says 'grinding' in G-League prepared him for big shot with Pistons

Portland, Ore. — In Donta Hall’s mind, he was going to be spending the weekend with the Grand Rapids Drive, playing against the Wisconsin Herd.

There wasn't a reason to think anything would be different.

But in the aftermath of another superb performance, with 22 points, 19 rebounds and three blocks on Friday night, Hall got the surprise from Drive coach Donnie Tyndall in the postgame speech to the team.

“Donta, your effort was incredible,” Tyndall said. “We just want you do know, by the way, that you just got a 10-day (contract) and got called up by the Pistons.