Beasley carried the Pistons in scoring and could remain in a starting role for the foreseeable future given the way he's been playing in recent contests. This was his third straight game with at least 20 points and has reached that mark in four of his last five outings,

Beasley scored 20 points and the Pistons limited the Raptors to 7-of-25 shooting and 1 of 9 on 3-pointers for 17 points in the fourth.

When the Detroit Pistons signed Malik Beasley in the offseason, they aimed to address a pressing need for shooting. The one-year deal has worked out well for both sides, benefiting each in different ways.

Beasley capitalized on his first start of the season Wednesday by posting a season-high 26 points and 10 rebounds en route to his first double-double of the year. Beasley also continues to be a reliable outside shooter,

The Detroit Pistons’ first Emirates NBA Cup game of the 2024-25 season was a rare opportunity for a young team to receive high-stakes reps.