Detroit Pistons hit film to prepare for Game 2 response vs. Orlando Magic
To avoid falling into a 0-2 hole against the Magic, the Pistons aim to bounce back from their Game 1 loss by applying lessons learned from film study.
Detroit — Jalen Duren held the ball down on the low post inside the Henry Ford Health Pistons Performance Center on Tuesday afternoon. One coaching staff member guarded him one-on-one, while another sagged in the paint. A third member provided additional help from the perimeter.
Duren sought to emulate the Orlando Magic's defensive strategy, focusing on improving his decision-making and aggression. The idea stemmed from watching the Detroit Pistons' Game 1 loss to the Magic on Sunday , which prompted him to review game film repeatedly over the past 48 hours. "They just had a good game plan, packing the paint.
Anytime I had catches deep, they collapsed on me," Duren said. "They were coming from everywhere. I did not get as many shot attempts (four) as I should have.
There were times when I did catch myself one-on-one, and I've seen those moments before, and I want to get more of those opportunities. But for the most part, they were collapsing from anywhere. " Imitating Orlando's defense was Duren's way to begin preparations for the Pistons' Game 2 contest Wednesday, when Detroit will aim to avoid falling behind 0-2 in the best-of-seven series.
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