Pistons Outlast Pacers At Home
The Detroit Pistons defeated the visiting Indiana Pacers, 108-101, at Little Caesars Arena on Friday evening.

The Pistons got out to a great start at home as they took a 32-19 lead after one quarter. The Pacers picked it up in the second and cut the deficit by two, to make it a nine-point game at halftime. The Pacers carried the momentum into the second, where they outscored the Pistons 31-16, to take a 75-71 lead in the final frame. The Pistons rallied in the fourth and outscored the Pacers by 11 points in the quarter, to earn their third win in their last four games. The Pistons move to 7-5 at home, while the Pacers fall to 5-6 on the road.

Andre Drummond led the Pistons with 25 points, 22 rebounds , three steals and two blocks, in 41 minutes of action. Blake Griffin added 25 points, five assists, three rebounds, two steals and a block, while Luke Kennard chipped in 15 points and four assists. The Pistons shot 45 percent from the field, including 11-of-25 from long range.

Meanwhile, T.J. Warren led the Pacers with 26 points on 11-of-18 shooting, in 30 minutes. Malcolm Brogdon totalled 21 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Domantas Sabonis added 18 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block. The Pacers shot 46 percent from the field, including 9-of-25 form long range.

The Pacers (14-8) will look to bounce back as they take on the Knicks in New York on Saturday. The Pistons (15-7) will look to keep rolling as they take on the Pelicans in New Orleans on Monday.
Posted on: 12/6/2019 6:41 PM
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