JB Bickerstaff admits to what doomed Pistons in Game 3

JB Bickerstaff explained what went wrong for the Detroit Pistons in their Game 3 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.

Detroit got off to a great start in the East semifinals, taking a 2-0 series lead after winning Games 1 and 2. They were rolling with five consecutive wins as they hoped to go up 3-0 after Game 3. However, they faltered down the stretch as they will have to go back to Detroit of Game 5 after taking care of Game 4.

Bickerstaff reflected on the loss after the game, per reporters Hunter Patterson and Jacob Richman. He criticized Detroit’s its defense towards Cleveland’s shot selection and the turnovers they made throughout this matchup.

“We just got to shrink the floor more. We’re just a little hugged up to our man too much because of their ability to shoot,” Bickerstaff said.

“Too many turnovers for us as a group, 16 is too many. Give up 27 points off those turnovers. Our defense is so stingy if we get you in the halfcourt. We’ve just gotta make sure we get shots on goal so we can set our defense and make people work.”

How JB Bickerstaff, Pistons played against Cavaliers

JB Bickerstaff and the Pistons still lead in the series, but see their mission get harder after losing Game 3 to the Cavaliers.

Detroit started slow as the team went down 64-48 at halftime. They fought back with a 33-19 display in the third quarter, but Cleveland made more big plays down the stretch to obtain the home victory.

Shot accuracy made the difference in this matchup. The Cavaliers prevailed in this category by making 58% of their total shots, while the Pistons converted 45% of all their shot attempts.

Five players scored in double-digits for Detroit in the loss. Cade Cunningham led the team with 27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and one steal. Tobias Harris came next with 21 points and five rebounds, Duncan Robinson had 15 points and five steals, while Jalen Duren and Paul Reed provided 11 points each.

The Pistons will look to take a 3-1 series lead when they take on the Cavaliers in Game 4. The contest takes place on May 11 at 8 p.m. ET.

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