The Bounce: Don’t stop believin’ in the Pistons. Plus, the NBA Cup gets dramatic

The Pistons are middle of the road in 3-point volume allowed and 11th in 3-point percentage allowed. Where they shine is denying 2-pointers. They allow the fourth-fewest points in the paint (adjusted for pace) and the fourth-lowest 2-point percentage. They shut that water off real quick for their opponents.

4 takeaways as Celtics lose to Nets in stunning NBA Cup upset

The Celtics dropped to 1-2 in an NBA Cup in Group B with the defeat, essentially eliminating them from advancing to the knockout round. They are back to .500 on the season with an 8-8 record. Boston gets one day off before hosting the Magic on Sunday night at TD Garden. Here are four takeaways from the Nets loss on Friday night:

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg near-single-handedly eliminates Pelicans from NBA Cup

Cooper Flagg was a monster on Friday night, as he came up huge in the fourth during the Mavericks' NBA Cup win over the Pelicans.

Suns-Timberwolves live updates as key players are out for Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns are 8-2 in their last 10 games. They begin a three-game homestand vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves on Nov. 21.
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