Nigerian NBA star Chimezie Metu shines for the Detroit Pistons following the Phoenix Suns departure.
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Four out of the five starters for the Pistons were injured: Isaiah Stewart (hamstring), Cade Cunningham (knee), Jalen Duren (back), Ausar Thompson (sickness), and Simone Fontecchio (toe).
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The Pistons have to win four of their previous 11 games to stay above the franchise record of 66 losses.
Chimezie Metu shines for Detroit Pistons
Nigerian-American professional basketball player Chimezie Metu departed the Phoenix Suns for the Detroit Pistons.
In the game against the Pelicans, Metu featured for 39 minutes.
He contributed 17 points, three assists and eight rebounds.