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NBA Summer League Game 3 recap: Pistons 105, Pelicans 97

Pistons (1-2), Pelicans (2-1)

LAS VEGAS – After dominating its first two games of summer league competition, New Orleans was dominated for much of Monday’s matchup. Detroit piled up 33 points in the first quarter of the pool-play finale for both teams, setting an early tone during a prolific offensive performance. On Saturday, the Pelicans scored a whopping 110 points vs. the Heat, but this time, the Pistons rolled past the century mark. Detroit held a 25-point advantage at one stage of the third quarter.

Just prior to tip-off Monday, New Orleans officially announced the signings of free agents Julius Randle and Elfrid Payton, along with the re-signing of Ian Clark.