Well, that was fun! On a night where the Detroit Pistons’ roster was stretched thinner than usual, they put together one of the most complete performances of the season to end their 11-game losing streak in a 117-97 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. This was the teams’ second matchup in three days and matched Detroit’s largest margin of victory of the season (20).
The Pistons led by as many as 31 points and halted a third-quarter comeback effort from Indiana when they came to within 16. Ultimately, timely shots and a better rebound effort than last game kept them above water.