The Detroit Pistons shot the ball well in Dallas but fell 127-117 as they couldn’t overcome Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson’s first-half onslaught.
Detroit shot just over 50% overall and 40% from 3-point territory for the game, but their defense could not slow the Mavericks.
Detroit’s offense was clicking on all cylinders with a 36-point first quarter. The Dallas defense wasn’t physical or particularly active, and Detroit more than took advantage of it.
Grant scored 15 in the first quarter on a flurry of jump shots and strong takes to the basket. Cory Joseph added nine.