Sasser totaled nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, four assists, one block and two steals across 17 minutes during Thursday's 123-99 loss to the Celtics. Sasser saw 17 minutes of action against Boston after being completely phased out of the rotation against the Knicks last week. Despite losing Thursday, Sasser recorded at least one steal and one block for the third time this season. The 24-year-old guard has displayed impressive efficiency off the bench this year, posting 54.2/38.9/100 shooting splits, but his role remains sporadic.
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ACTIVEPrevious game (vs. UTA 12/19)
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Latest Marcus Sasser news
2024-25 Season Stats
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Marcus Sasser Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL7.91.63.00.20.7Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 19 0 13.7 6.4 1.0 1.8 0.2 0.8 0.8 0 0 0.9 2.2 40.5% 1.7 2.6 64.0% 2.6 4.8 53.3% 0.3 0.3 100.0% 0.4 0.6 1.1 2.3 -14 63.9% 2023-24 71 11 19.0 8.3 1.8 3.3 0.2 0.6 1.3 1 0 1.3 3.4 37.5% 1.8 3.8 47.4% 3.1 7.2 42.8% 0.8 0.9 87.9% 0.2 1.6 1.5 2.6 -250 54.2% Career 901117.97.91.63.00.20.71.2101.23.137.9%1.83.650.0%3.06.744.4%0.70.888.9%0.21.41.42.6-26455.6%
Marcus Sasser
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. UTA 12/19)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF1913.76.41.01.80.81.12024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB1.00.60.42024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.20.82024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%53.3%64.0%40.5%100.0%63.9%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-142.300
Marcus Sasser
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/16W 108-9219205014200.0%3133.3%5120.0%000.0%001.3+13320.0%10/13L 111-9383020002150.0%100.0%3133.3%000.0%000.0-63150.0%10/11W 109-919010000200.0%100.0%300.0%000.0%010.0-3130.0%10/8L 105-971130000111100.0%100.0%2150.0%000.0%000.0+11175.0%10/6W 120-87181229020300.0%5480.0%8450.0%44100.0%020.0+2512361.5%
Preseason Totals 13.54.00.63.20.00.61.02.00.420.0%2.21.045.5%4.21.433.3%0.80.8100.0%0.00.63.2+181.85.443.9% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%12/19L 126-119115140013133.3%2150.0%5240.0%000.0%014.0-14250.0%12/16W 125-124206030113266.7%100.0%4250.0%000.0%003.0-73475.0%12/12L 123-99169141214125.0%33100.0%7457.1%000.0%104.0+201364.3%12/4L 130-1201812220313266.7%4375.0%7571.4%000.0%112.0+621485.7%12/3L 128-1076000001300.0%000.0%300.0%000.0%000.0+3030.0%11/30L 111-962512040313266.7%8337.5%11545.5%000.0%004.0+111154.5%11/29W 130-1061002010000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0+2030.0%11/27L 131-1112722350224250.0%9777.8%13969.2%22100.0%302.5-2122679.3%11/25W 102-1001492100333100.0%000.0%33100.0%000.0%020.3-2227150.0%11/23L 111-1002113220113133.3%6466.7%9555.6%22100.0%112.0+311265.8%11/21L 123-1219012000200.0%100.0%300.0%000.0%010.0+3220.0%11/18L 122-112650000111100.0%11100.0%22100.0%000.0%000.0+713125.0%11/17W 124-104137000004125.0%4250.0%8337.5%000.0%000.0-61043.8%11/15W 99-9517652111300.0%5360.0%8337.5%000.0%052.0+70937.5%11/13L 127-1202411011102150.0%4375.0%6466.7%22100.0%000.0-1401279.9%11/3W 106-920000000000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0+2000.0%11/1L 128-9819201011100.0%11100.0%2150.0%000.0%001.0+121250.0%10/25L 113-1011011000000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%100.0+0020.0%10/23L 115-1093211000000.0%11100.0%11100.0%000.0%010.0+904100.0%
Regular Season Totals 13.76.41.01.80.20.80.82.20.940.5%2.61.764.0%4.82.653.3%0.30.3100.0%0.40.62.3-141.17.663.9%
Marcus Sasser Player Profile
Team
Detroit Pistons
Birthdate
9/21/2000 (24)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'2", 195 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 1; Pk 25 (MEM)
Birthplace
Dallas, TX, USA
Position
PG
College
Houston
Experience
1 season
Career History
Detroit Pistons
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Marcus Sasser Latest News
Makes defensive impact
Sasser totaled nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, four assists, one block and two steals across 17 minutes during Thursday's 123-99 loss to the Celtics. Sasser saw 17 minutes of action against Boston after being completely phased out of the rotation against the Knicks last week. Despite losing Thursday, Sasser recorded at least one steal and one block for the third time this season. The 24-year-old guard has displayed impressive efficiency off the bench this year, posting 54.2/38.9/100 shooting splits, but his role remains sporadic.
Solid numbers off bench in loss
Sasser provided 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four assists and three steals in 26 minutes during Saturday's 111-96 loss to the 76ers. The starters struggled for the Pistons in this 15-point loss, but Sasser was one of several bench players who exceeded expectations for Detroit. Scoring numbers aside, Sasser was able to make an impact both as a playmaker and on-ball defender. However, there's a strong chance this was an outlier and not a sign of things to come in the future. Sasser should continue to have a limited role off the bench until further notice.
Leads bench with 13 points
Sasser logged 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Saturday's 111-100 loss to Orlando. Sasser joined Jaden Ivey (19) and Malik Beasley (18) as the only Pistons players to score in double-digits Saturday. It was a nice bounce-back performance for Sasser, who had failed to reach double-digit points over his last four games, including a scoreless effort against the Hornets on Thursday. Sasser's 21 minutes of playing time was due to Cade Cunningham's (hip) absence, and the former could see extended playing time against the Raptors on Monday if Cunningham remains sidelined.
Held scoreless in loss Thursday
Sasser had zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two assists and one rebound across nine minutes during Thursday's 123-121 overtime loss to the Hornets. The 24-year-old went scoreless for the first time since Nov. 3, and he saw a decrease in playing time from his average of 10.7 minutes per game despite Cade Cunningham exiting the game with a hip injury. Across his last five outings, Sasser has averaged 5.8 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 14.0 minutes per game.
Team option exercised
The Pistons exercised the third-year option of Sasser's rookie contract Monday, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports. Sasser came off the bench for most of the 2023-24 campaign, but he was in the Pistons' starting lineup over his last 10 regular-season outings and averaged 13.6 points, 4.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.9 steals over 30.9 minutes per game. Sasser and Malik Beasley are projected to be the first guards off the bench for the Pistons behind starters Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey.
Productive off bench Sunday
Sasser finished with 12 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 19 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 120-87 preseason win over the Bucks. Sasser's best chance to see steady minutes in the regular season will be to operate as Cade Cunningham's backup, and he certainly made his presence felt as a playmaker Sunday by dishing out a team-high nine assists. Sasser averaged 8.3 points and 3.3 assists across 19.0 minutes per game in 71 regular-season appearances as a rookie in 2023-24. However, he figures to experience an uptick in his numbers if he can carve out a larger role in Year 2.
Pops for 17 in finale
Sasser notched 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 123-95 loss to the Spurs. Making his seventh straight start, Sasser drained multiple three-pointers for the sixth time during that stretch. The 23-year-old rookie averaged 14.6 points, 4.6 assists, 2.3 threes, 2.0 boards and 0.9 steals in his starting stint, but the Pistons' overloaded backcourt likely doesn't leave him with a clear path to consistent minutes next season, as Cade Cunningham (knee), Jaden Ivey and Quentin Grimes (knee) all seem set for significant roles when healthy.
Scores 25 points in win
Sasser finished Friday's 107-89 win over the Mavericks with 24 points (9-20 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 32 minutes. Sasser's team-high 24 points marked the second time he has scored as much this season, and two points short of his season-high. The 23-year-old has averaged 14.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.4 blocks and 2.2 triples across 30.1 minutes in his last five games. He will look to stay productive in Detroit's season finale in San Antonio on Sunday.
Scores 20 points vs. Chicago
Sasser had 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt), five assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 127-105 loss to the Bulls. Sasser extended his streak of double-digit scoring games to three Thursday. He reached the 20-point mark for the sixth time this season, and he has seen an uptick in field-goal attempts due to Cade Cunningham being siidelined with a knee injury. In his last eight starts, Sasser has averaged 11.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.0 steals over 30.7 minutes per game.