Marcus Sasser · Defense creates offense, and Marcus Sasser proved it early in the Pistons' visit to Los Angeles on December 30, 2025. With just over a minute left in the opening quarter, the Detroit guard read Nick Smith Jr.'s dribble perfectly and swiped the ball clean at halfcourt. The theft sparked a Pistons fast break opportunity as Sasser pushed the pace looking to capitalize on the turnover. Sasser's defensive intensity set the tone as he finished with 19 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals in Detroit's 128-106 road victory at Crypto.com Arena. · State of Mint · State of Mint