Tahaad Pettiford’s shot was missing in action during No. 21 Auburn’s first five games.The sophomore guard will look to have rediscovered it at the Players Era men’s tournament and will seek a second straight strong effort when the Tigers face No. 7 Michigan on Tuesday night at Las Vegas.Pettiford scored a season-high 24 points in Monday’s 84-73 triumph over Oregon. He shot 50% (9 of 18) from the field after shooting less than 36% in each of the first five games.”The first couple games I came out and didn’t play how I want to play,” Pettiford said after Monday’s victory. “So I stayed composed and stayed in the gym. My teammates, my coaches they had my back through the whole thing, and (Monday) was just the day that it needed to be shown.”Pettiford averaged 11.6 points as a backup last season and considered leaving for the NBA. He withdrew his name from the draft in late May and focused on improving for this season.Tigers coach Steven Pearl said he wasn’t surprised Pettiford stepped up in the tournament setting.”He always plays well on these stages,” Pearl said. “He likes being away from home a little bit. He really kept us in the game in the first half. … I’m really proud of him for stepping up in a big moment when we needed him.”Pettiford is second on the Tigers with a 13.0 scoring average despite shooting just 33.3% from the floor.Auburn (5-1) won its second straight game since falling 73-72 to then-No. 1 Houston on Nov. 16.Keyshawn Hall returned from a one-game absence due to foot and ankle injuries to contribute 18 points and six rebounds against Oregon. He leads the squad with averages of 22.2 points and 10.0 rebounds.Michigan (5-0) flattened San Diego State 94-54 in its Monday night contest. It is the fewest points the Wolverines have allowed this season. Michigan owned a 49-34 rebounding advantage, limited the Aztecs to 27.4% from the field, and forced 17 turnovers.