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Detroit Pistons: 5 Keys To Beating Cavs On Home Court

By Aaron Ferguson

Mar 21, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (right) talks to center Andre Drummond (0) after the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 92-91. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (right) talks to center Andre Drummond (0) after the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 92-91. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) dribbles the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Suns won 88-86. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) dribbles the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Suns won 88-86. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Enter Spencer

Spencer Dinwiddie played 12 games all season and has only played in 46 games during his short, two-year career. Why move Dinwiddie into the bench rotations? The performance of Steve Blake has not been good, where he’s been a step slower than the competition.

Dinwiddie is a better athlete and may give the Pistons the best opportunity to stay competitive with the second units on the floor. Not only that, but he could take care of the ball just as well, or poorly, as Blake has through the first two games of the series.

Blake has turned the ball over five times in two games, which is uncharacteristic of Blake, who only turned it over 1.4 times per game during the regular season.

Dinwiddie, 23, earned playing time early in the regular season and made the most of it. He was aggressive in attacking the basket as a scorer and proved to have the ability to drive and kick the basketball. His play was a lot like Reggie Jackson‘s in attacking the basket and finishing at the rim.

In fact, Dinwiddie scored 12 points in a 112-110 overtime win over the Cavs in the regular season finale. He also had five assists and five rebounds in a game where only reserves played.

Dinwiddie’s athleticism could provide an extra spark on both ends of the court. An athletic upgrade over Blake could allow him to stay in front of the Cavs’ athletic ball-handlers. It would be a big step in Dinwiddie’s career, but he could help improve this bench in a big way.

Next: 3. Build Off Game 1 Successes

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