Detroit forward discusses his 31-point game after team's 105-96 loss in Miami. Rod Beard
Miami — Late in the second quarter, the Pistons’ fledgling season seemed to be on life support. They were outscored, 32-18, in the period and faced their largest deficit of the game, an 18-point bulge, with a minute left before halftime.
Against the Miami Heat, the team directly ahead of them in the standings, the Pistons needed this win as much as they’ve needed any victory this season.
The need didn’t dictate the result.
The Pistons pulled within two late in the third quarter, but couldn’t stay close enough.