Pistons Tony Mitchell gets game winning dunk against Heat!

[Harry]

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Detroit Pistons, two days after giving away a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter, mounted their own rally from a 16-point deficit and Tony Mitchell's dunk with 1.7 seconds left gave them a 78-77 win over the Miami Heat today at the Orlando Pro Summer League.

Ian Clark's forced 3-pointer at the buzzer came up short for Miami.

The victory squared the Pistons at 2-2 through four games and likely guaranteed them one of the two early games, either 8 or 10 a.m., in Friday's playoff round.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope spurred the Pistons' rally in the third quarter before Kim English, who very well could be jobless by Friday because his contract for 2013-14 is not guaranteed, played a key role in the fourth.

English had seven points during a 19-5 Pistons run to begin the fourth quarter, staking them to a 70-64 lead.

Miami immediately responded with a 7-0 run to restore a 71-70 lead, after which Peyton Siva, who along with Caldwell-Pope helped change the game's tone with defensive pressure, suffered what appeared to be a sprained left ankle.

The teams traded buckets the rest of the way, with a key third-chance putback by James Ennis giving Miami a 77-76 lead with 18.9 seconds left.

Mitchell's game-winner came when he rebounded and slammed a short airball by Korie Lucious, who replaced the injured Siva

Read more: http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_pistons_rally_from_16.html

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[Harry]

Comments from a Pistons Fan:

DWatcher7

I know it's just Summer League but this was a great game. Peyton Siva definitely deserves a spot on the roster, the guys is a pure PG. Andre Drummond was just dominating out there and KCP played excellent defense and found his rhythm in the 3rd to spark us. Tony Mitchell has showcased great athleticism, and a terrific game winner.

The potential of this team is incredible when you put it all together.

[Censored by Laurie]

http://www.nba.com/games/20130711/MIADET/gameinfo.html

Video of Mitchell's winner...finished the game with 7 points (2-8 shooting) and 9 boards.

[KRAM1]

NINE BOARDS!!! That is excellent...2 for 9 not so much, but the winner was the one that counted in this game. Made it happen when he and the team needed him to do so to get the game. Should help his cause.

Way to go Tony!

[glick1980]

That Drummond dude has like 50 points and 35 boards in two games.

[JesseMartin]

Another great showing by Tony...but I think he will definitely have to work on the shooting efficiency if he's going to see a decent amount of playing time in the regular season.

[Army of Dad]

Tony's dunk was just shown as the number 1 top play on SportsCenter.

[NT03]

Tony's dunk was just shown as the number 1 top play on SportsCenter.

Awesome

[cdizzle86]

Tony's dunk was just shown as the number 1 top play on SportsCenter.

Crap. I missed it!

[JesseMartin]

Put it on...they always replay SC like 5 times a night. I missed it too but I'll leave ESPN on for a while until the rerun.

[THOR]

The last sport center didn't have it in the top 10...

[JesseMartin]

I just watched the Top 10, you're right, it's not in there anymore...but the one for the Magic (a jumper...3 pts?) made it at #3. Baseball games that ended late took over a good chunk of the plays.

[jdennis82]

Interesting that he got the putback by sliding the baseline having initially been put in the corner for the 3 that all teams value above any other shot further than 3 feet.

If they have plans for him to develop that shot, that would do wonders for his versatility and role in the league!

Of course, it's just one play.

[NT03]

Playing again early this morning vs the HEAT. Tony has 8 points at the half

[MeanGreenTexan]

NINE BOARDS!!! That is excellent...2 for 9 not so much, but the winner was the one that counted in this game. Made it happen when he and the team needed him to do so to get the game. Should help his cause.

Way to go Tony!

Right. 9 boards. 7 of which were offensive boards, yet somehow he had -8 while on the floor which was lowest on the team... how is that even possible?

[Andrew]

Playing again early this morning vs the HEAT. Tony has 8 points at the half

How did he finish?

[NT03]

How did he finish?

16 points 6 rebounds

[KRAM1]

16 points 6 rebounds

Nice...better point total and still looking decent plus on the rebounds! Building a pretty darn solid summer league resume...I hope the Pistons are liking what they are seeing!

[THOR]

Nice...better point total and still looking decent plus on the rebounds! Building a pretty darn solid summer league resume...I hope the Pistons are liking what they are seeing!

Or another team...