Oakland, Calif. — The Pistons let up for just a little bit. Against the two-time defending champions, that’s all it takes to turn a competitive game lopsided in a hurry.
The Pistons were staying with the Warriors in the first half, until a couple of defensive lapses and a finishing burst helped turn the tide.
The Warriors withstood a nice comeback and put away the Pistons, 121-114, on Sunday night at Oracle Arena. It’s the second loss on back-to-back nights for the Pistons (37-36), who fell at Portland on Saturday.
The defeat also dropped them to seventh place in the Eastern Conference playoff race, a half game behind the Brooklyn Nets and a game ahead of the eighth-place Miami Heat.