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Pistons pay for second-quarter lapse in loss to Warriors, drop to 7th in East

The Pistons were outscored, 34-21, in the second period, which proved to be the difference against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. Rod Beard, The Detroit News

Oakland, Calif. — The Pistons lost focus for just a few minutes. Against the two-time defending-champion Golden State Warriors, 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 in the second quarter and a finishing burst in the fourth quarter helped turn the tide.