Flint Native Monte Morris Makes Pistons’ Debut in 113-106 Win Over Hornets

The Detroit Pistons were able to put together a stellar defensive fourth quarter and hold the visiting Charlotte Hornets to just 14 points in the final period to notch a 113-106 win in Flint native Monte Morris’ debut as a Piston on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Little Caesars Arena. In front of dozens of friends and family members, the Flint Beecher standout came into the game with just over four minutes left in the first quarter and knocked down his first shot attempt of the season, a 26-foot catch-and-shoot three pointer that brought the Pistons to within one point, 24-23 “Last night, it was hard for me to sleep. I’m like ‘Man, how’s my first bucket gonna be? Am I even gonna get a bucket?’ I just read the defense,” Morris said. “I came off, they kind of messed up the coverage. I just let it go. I trust my work. I was comfortable shooting the ball. My legs weren’t as fatigued as I thought they would be, so that’s a good sign. I’ve just gotta stay on top of my game and be ready to perform when my number’s called.” In total, he scored seven points on 3-of-4 shooting,...