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Unfortunately, I didn t defend my last shot! The overall performance of the Pistons forward star is quite perfect?

10:22pm, 9 May 2025【Basketball】

In a previous NBA playoff game, the New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons who played at home 116-113 with Jalen Brunson's final victory. After this game, the Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference semi-finals with a total score of 4-2. They will face the defending champion Boston Celtics who easily defeated the Orlando Magic with a total score of 4-1 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

In this game, although the Pistons lost the game, the team's starting line star Ausar Thompson performed quite well. Osal played 22 minutes and 46 seconds in the whole game, made 5 of 7 shots and 7 of 10 free throws, scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals and 2 blocks, including 3 frontcourt rebounds and 3 fouls, with a plus-minus value of -7. Osal also showed good scoring and finishing ability at the basket on the offensive end, and he also had good ability to compete for the frontcourt rebounds, and he also caused considerable damage in the opponent's inside. Not only that, Osar's performance on the defensive end is remarkable. He showed extremely outstanding personal defensive ability. Not only is he excellent single defense ability, but his role in assisting defense and switching defense is also visible to the naked eye. Even though Osal failed to defend Brunson at the last moment, his performance on the court is worthy of recognition overall. If he can get more playing time, his data can be further improved.

In the NBA regular season this season, Osal played 59 games in 82 games, averaging 22.5 minutes per game, averaging 10.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.7 blocks, and 1.4 turnovers and 2.8 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 53.5%, a three-point shooting percentage of 22.5%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 64.1%. In the playoffs, Osal averaged 22.5 minutes in 6 games, with 11.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1.2 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 1.8 turnovers and 4.2 fouls. He shot 57.1% from the field, 0% from three-point shooting percentage and 58.3% from free throws.

Osal's progress this season is obvious to all. He has quite good basket efficiency and finishing ability on the offensive end, and he also has certain passing ability and support ability. On the defensive end, he can use his advantages in physical talent and athletic ability to cause huge trouble for his opponents. In the playoffs, Osar was able to continue to maintain stable performance and show his value on both offense and defense. However, the Pistons seem to be too conservative in the use of Osar. He doesn't play much time and his tactical status is relatively limited. Osal is undoubtedly a young player with great potential, and he still has infinite energy in him. By next season, the Pistons should further determine his position in the team and give him more room to display his talents.