Casey: Olynyk has a good understanding of the ball player and Joseph is very important to the team

Tiger Punch January 20, 2019 The Pistons beat the Kings 133-131 away. After the game, Pistons coach Dwyane Casey gave an interview to the media.

Speaking about Corey Joseph, Casey said: "I love Corey, I've coached him in Toronto, I know his family, he's been very important to our team, he's been important to us in the last two or three weeks. ”

Speaking about Kelly Olynyk, Casey said, "When an opponent destroys our first choice, he actively seeks out the second option, which is his basketball IQ and understanding. ”

Commenting on the team's performance bounce, Casey said: "Our discipline and growth ensure that we stay focused, our young players have to adapt to back-to-back games, veterans are showing young people how to cope with the game, hopefully young people can overcome physical and psychological fatigue. ”

'We had some key missteps on the defensive end, the change of defence was not in place, but we found a way to win. Casey said.

In this game, Olynyk shot 8-of-17 and had 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Joseph shot 6-of-12 and had 19 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists.