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.

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,

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 finished with 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 123-121 overtime win over the Heat. The 27-year-old tied Cade Cunningham for the team high in points while filling in for Tim Hardaway,

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.