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Nigerian NBA star Chimezie Metu shines for the Detroit Pistons following the Phoenix Suns departure.
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With five straight victories, the Pelicans (44-27) are led by 23 points from CJ McCollum.
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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Detroit, which has lost six straight, was led by Buddy Boeheim's career-high 13 points, Ivey's 16 points, and Malachi Flynn's 17 points.
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
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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.
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