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Wendell Moore Jr. · As the Detroit Pistons resettle into some of the traits that once made them a perennial force — namely, a stifling, top-10 defense — they found time to reintroduce an old-school favorite: wide-reaching forwards and chasedown blocks in transition. Among the better-kept secrets within the Pistons’ second unit, Wendell Moore Jr., making the absolute most of his extended opportunity, hustles down the floor to provide an additional fastbreak reinforcement. Taking the race to the NBA Cup literally through tireless hustle, Moore patiently times his leap, swatting Chris Boucher’s in-traffic layup away with emphasis. Listed as one of the unsung heroes of the Pistons’ victory, Detroit’s quietly-acquired swingman was loud in his impact against the Toronto Raptors. By night’s end, Moore’s final tally included eight points (on four-of-six shooting), six rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block, and a game-best +18 plus-minus across 30 minutes on November 15, 2024. · State of Mint