The Detroit Pistons defeated the Phoenix Suns, 118-98, starting their four-game west coast road trip off on the correct foot. Blake Griffin, returning to the lineup after three full days of rest, scored 17 points on 17 shots (11 of which were three-point attempts), Andre Drummond had 16 points and 19 rebounds, and Wayne Ellington poured in six threes on his way to 23 points.
The Pistons did a nice job slowing Devin Booker after he had a strong first half (15 points in the first quarter, but 26 for the game); Thon Maker and Andre came out to trap him, forcing the ball out of his hands and forcing Phoenix’s other, less talented players to beat them.