Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Detroit Pistons in scoring against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, putting up 25 points. He played 30 minutes and shot 6-of-14 from the field, including four three-pointers. The Pistons lost the game 111-100.
What It Means
Hardaway’s 25-point performance was a standout as he exceeded his scoring projection by 16 points and led his team in scoring. This game is part of a recent stretch where he’s been shooting well from beyond the arc, hitting at least two threes in consecutive games. For the season, he’s averaging 10.9 points per game and ranks third on his team for three-point makes with an average of 2.1 per game, connecting at a rate of 38.1%. Despite being ranked lower overall in scoring among small forwards, Hardaway has finished in the top five at his position for points in nearly 14% of his games this season.
