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Dazzles in season finale Garza chipped in 20 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block over 31 minutes during Sunday's 118-106 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Garza struggled to see the floor on a consistent basis and made only 11 appearances since the beginning of January. He ends the year on a strong note with the best game of his young career, and he averaged 5.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game across 32 contests throughout the 2021-22 campaign.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Garza records 2nd career double-double ' Detroit Pistons Highlights

APRIL 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE

76ers win without Embiid, Harden, earn No. 4 seed in East

Joel Embiid sat out after he clinched the scoring title and James Harden joined him on the bench, leaving Shake Milton and Tyrese Maxey to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-106...

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit plays Oklahoma City for non-conference matchup

Oklahoma City faces Detroit in out-of-conference play

APRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out with sprained ankle Garza is out Thursday against the 76ers due to a sprained left ankle.

Impact Garza remains a fringe part of the rotation and has appeared in just four games since Jan. 18. His absence won't affect things Thursday.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to G League The Pistons assigned Garza to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Tuesday.

Impact While both Jerami Grant (knee) and Kelly Olynyk (ankle) were sidelined in Monday's 119-115 loss to the Trail Blazers, Garza cracked Detroit's frontcourt rotation and finished with 11 points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-11 FT), two rebounds, one steal and one block across 17 minutes. If both banged-up big men are back in action for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Garza will likely be limited to a depth role if he rejoins the Pistons following his stint in the G League.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Williams, McLemore lead short-handed Blazers past Pistons

Brandon Williams scored 23 points and Ben McLemore added 21 as the patchwork Portland Trail Blazers ended a four-game losing streak with a 119-115 win over the Detroit Pistons

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from G League The Pistons recalled Garza from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday.

Impact Detroit is likely bringing Garza up from the G League to provide some added insurance in the frontcourt in the event Kelly Olynyk (ankle) -- who is listed as questionable -- can't play Monday against the Trail Blazers. If Olynyk is sidelined, Garza could enter head coach Dwane Casey's rotation as the primary backup to starting center Isaiah Stewart.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garland scores 24 points, Cavaliers beat Pistons 113-109

All-Star point guard Darius Garland had 24 points and 12 assists, Evan Mobley had his NBA rookie-high 20th double-double, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 113-1...

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled from G League The Pistons recalled Garza from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Sunday.

Impact Across eight contests at the G League level this season, Garza is averaging 20.4 points and 8.8 rebounds. However, the rookie center has made just four appearances at the NBA level since Jan. 6, so it's unlikely he'll garner a big enough role to have fantasy relevancy.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins NBA club Garza was recalled from the G League by the Pistons on Thursday.

Impact Garza will join the Pistons for the first game coming out of the All-Star break. He's appeared in 29 NBA games this season and has averaged 5.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 11.7 minutes.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Murray scores 28 as No. 25 Iowa beats Michigan State 86-60

Keegan Murray scored 28 points as No. 25 Iowa defeated Michigan State 86-60

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Up with NBA club Garza was recalled from the G League by the Pistons on Thursday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact The rookie second-round pick will provide some depth for Thursday's matchup with Memphis since Detroit is short-handed in the wake of trade deadline roster moves. Garza has averaged 5.3 points and 3.1 rebounds in 12.1 minutes over 27 NBA appearances, and he's unlikely to see significant run Thursday with Isaiah Stewart and Kelly Olynyk still available at center.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to G League The Pistons assigned Garza (COVID-19 protocols) to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday.

Impact Garza entered the NBA's health and safety protocols five days ago, but his assignment to the G League perhaps hints that he's been cleared to return to action. If that's the case, Garza could be available for the Cruise's game Monday against the Grand Rapids Gold. Since he's not a two-way player, Garza should rejoin the NBA team before long, but the rookie center won't be a regular part of head coach Dwane Casey's rotation.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic, Nuggets set for matchup with the Pistons

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup against Detroit averaging 26.1 points per game

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic leads Denver into matchup against Detroit

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup against Detroit averaging 25.9 points per game

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed in protocols Garza won't be available for Wednesday's game against the Kings after he was placed in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Impact Garza was already on the outside of the Detroit rotation, as the Pistons assigned him to the G League's Motor City Cruise earlier this week rather than making him available as an option off the bench for Tuesday's loss to the Warriors. His entry into the protocols means that he'll likely miss out on a few opportunities to pick up extra minutes in G League games, but his absence won't have any effect on the NBA club, especially now that Kelly Olynyk (knee) is poised to make his return to action Wednesday.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bey hits 3-pointer late in OT, Pistons edge Spurs 117-116

Saddiq Bey hit a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left in overtime and finished with 21 points, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 117-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pistons' Luka Garza offers glimpse of potential before familiar foul issues resurface On the day before his 23rd birthday, Luka Garza showed some of the potential that he can be an impactful NBA player on the offensive end.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Detroit Pistons Highlights ' Luka Garza scores career-high 20 points vs. Spurs

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Bucks beat Pistons for 12th straight time with 114-93 win

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points, Bobby Portis added 28 and the Milwaukee Bucks continued their dominance over the Detroit Pistons with a 114-93 win

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Herro leads Heat past Pistons 100-92 with 4th-quarter rally

Tyler Herro had 31 points and eight rebounds as the Miami Heat rallied to beat the Detroit Pistons 100-92

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garland scores 21 points, Cavaliers rout Pistons 98-78

Darius Garland tied his season high with 21 points and rookie power forward Evan Mobley had 16 points and seven rebounds, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 98-78 victory over th...

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pistons' Luka Garza earned 'MVP' chants from fans in Detroit Garza hasn’t been with the organization very long but the second-round pick is quickly becoming a fan favorite in the Motor City.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Pistons' Cade Cunningham, Luka Garza earn spots on All-Summer League second team DETROIT — The Pistons had a good showing in the NBA Summer League, showcasing their rookie class and getting a first look for some of their...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM