Malik Beasley made 4 of 14 three-pointers and only scored 14 points, with a plus-minus value of -10, which is a concern for the Pistons.

On April 8, the NBA regular season continued. The Detroit Pistons challenged the Sacramento Kings away and lost 117-127. Although the score difference was not too big, the Pistons still had many problems on both offense and defense, especially the efficiency of outside shooting, which seriously dragged down the team's overall performance. The poor performance of Pistons shooter Malik Beasley became a major focus of the game.

In this game, Beasley came off the bench and played for 29 minutes and 30 seconds. He showed a positive willingness to shoot on the offensive end, but he never found the rhythm. He made 5 of 15 shots in the game , and only 4 of 14 three-pointers , with a hit rate of only 28.6% . On the free throw line, Beasley failed to hit the free throw line twice, and got nothing. In the end, he scored 14 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists, with a plus-minus value of -10 , which is a low level among the team's substitute lineup, reflecting the negative impact of his presence on the game.

As an outside scorer who excels in three-point shooting, Beasley has been relied on by many teams for his stable three-point shooting rate and bold shooting style in the past few seasons. However, in this game against the Kings, his outside shooting was completely inaccurate and he missed many open shots. More importantly, Beasley failed to step up at the critical moment when the game pace accelerated and needed to catch up. The team missed many opportunities to narrow the gap or even overtake due to his missed outside shots.

Judging from the content of the game, the Pistons' overall offense was not completely unsolvable. A total of 6 players on the team scored in double digits, showing a certain team offensive firepower. However, the loopholes on the defensive end and the offensive stagnation at critical moments made it impossible for them to truly control the rhythm of the game. Beasley, as a player on the bench who should have played the role of an offensive burst point, continued to shoot frequently in a low state, which not only failed to help the team, but also disrupted the team's rhythm and rotation plan to a certain extent.

The Pistons are still in the rebuilding phase this season, and the team is more focused on the development of young players and the running-in of the lineup. However, if a player like Beasley cannot provide stable output, he may gradually lose his position in the team. For Beasley, how to quickly adjust his state and regain his shooting feeling is his most important issue at the moment. After all, as a pure shooter, shooting is the foundation of his survival.

The upcoming schedule will be more compact. If Beasley wants to continue to play his value in the Pistons, he must show more efficient and stable performance. Not only should he give the team more support on the offensive end, but he should also increase his influence on the game on the defensive and organizational ends. Otherwise, he is likely to face the risk of his role being marginalized or even his contract not being renewed before the start of the new season.