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Shaq, Inside crew credit Tobias Harris as the Pistons' difference-maker in Game 7

Role player turns into the story in Detroit.

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What happened: On TNT's Inside the NBA, Shaquille O'Neal and the studio crew highlighted Tobias Harris's Game 7 performance for the Detroit Pistons, calling out how a so-called 'other' tilted the series. SportsCenter clipped the segment, with Shaq saying there's 'not much you can do' when a complementary scorer plays at that level. The remarks landed alongside Detroit's Game 7 showing against the Orlando Magic.

Why it matters: Game 7 outcomes routinely hinge on whether secondary options produce, and the Inside panel's framing reflects that. Harris's emergence reshapes the rotation conversation around Cade Cunningham as Detroit advances deeper into the postseason. It also marks a narrative shift for a Pistons franchise that only recently clinched consecutive playoff berths for the first time since 2002-03.

What to watch: Watch how opposing defenses adjust to Harris in the next round and whether Detroit continues leaning on him as a closing-lineup option. Inside the NBA's coverage will likely keep tracking the Pistons' run.

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