But when Huerter was on the floor, the eighth-year vet looked explosive as he fought through screens and battled defensively in the post. At one point, Huerter was backed down by a Wizards, only for the new Detroit wing to strip the ball, halting the Washington possession in its tracks for the turnover. Huerter also showed timely hustle as he battled for a rebound and intentionally bounced the ball of a Washington player to effectively steal another possession for Detroit in the first half.Â
