Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons
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Duren’s 31 points in return power Pistons to 10th straight win; Pacers' skid reaches 8 games
The Pistons are on their longest winning streak since an 11-game run in 2007-08, despite playing the last three games without several key players. Cade Cunningham (hip), Tobias Harris (ankle) and Ausar Thompson (ankle) were among the players on the sidelines against Indiana.
The 1-13 Pacers, meanwhile, have lost eight straight games. The NBA finalists from a year ago are mired in their longest losing streak since the 2014-15 season.
Ten players scored for Detroit, with five reaching double figures. Javonte Green scored 20 points off the bench. Duncan Robinson had 13 points and Isaiah Steward 10.
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 29 points. Benedict Mathurin added 25 points as Indiana fell to 0-8 on the road.
Detroit took the lead for good with seven minutes to go in the first quarter when Robinson hit a 3-pointer, one of three on the night for the guard. Indiana stayed with the Pistons in the first quarter, though, entering the second quarter trailing by five thanks to 3-pointers by Siakam and Jay Huff.
The Pistons started the second period with a 20-4 run, increasing their lead to 21 points. Duren scored eight of his points during that run, which gave Detroit a 46-27 lead. Indiana responded with a 12-point run, trimming its deficit to 46-39 on an Andrew Nembhard 3-pointer with 3:49 to go in the second half.
Detroit closed the half on a 16-7 run, one in which five players scored, to take a 62-46 lead at the break.
The Pacers responded with a strong second half, even outscoring Detroit 56-55 after halftime. But it wasn’t enough to keep the Pistons from being the first team in the Eastern Conference to win 12 games.
Pistons: Host the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.
Regular Season Series
DET leads series 1-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 112 - 127 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 112 - 127 |
| 4th 13.3 |  |
shot clock turnover | 112 - 127 |
| 4th 37.7 |  |
Monte Morris makes driving layup | 112 - 127 |
| 4th 42.7 | |
Pacers defensive team rebound | 110 - 127 |
Statistics
 IND |
 DET |
|
|---|---|---|
| 35-84 | FG | 48-88 |
| 42 | Field Goal % | 55 |
| 9-31 | 3PT | 9-35 |
| 29 | Three Point % | 26 |
| 33-45 | FT | 22-30 |
| 73 | Free Throw % | 73 |
| 43 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 20 | Offensive Rebounds | 14 |
| 23 | Defensive Rebounds | 29 |
| 19 | Assists | 29 |
| 8 | Steals | 9 |
| 5 | Blocks | 8 |
| 21 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 21 | Total Turnovers | 17 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 2 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 2 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 1 |
| 30 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 16 |
| 7 | Fast Break Points | 14 |
| 48 | Points in Paint | 66 |
| 26 | Fouls | 28 |
| 3 | Largest Lead | 24 |
Detroit Pistons Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Holland II, F | Day-To-Day | Dec 23 |
| Isaac Jones, C | Day-To-Day | Dec 23 |
Indiana Pacers Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Jackson, F | Day-To-Day | Dec 23 |
| Ben Sheppard, G | Out | Dec 19 |
| Aaron Nesmith, G | Out | Nov 15 |
| Obi Toppin, F | Out | Oct 31 |
| Tyrese Haliburton, G | Out | Jul 7 |
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