Detroit — Pistons coach Dwane Casey has extolled the benefits of having veterans on the roster who can lead by example and be ready at a moment’s notice. That includes coming back after missing a couple of games and remaining at a top level.
Wayne Ellington and Cory Joseph hadn’t played in the last four games, but they each returned to the lineup like they never left.
Ellington sparked a second-quarter surge that helped the Pistons build on their slim lead and Joseph helped the young starting unit fill in the gaps the rest of the way in a surprising 111-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena.