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Warriors Vs. Pistons: Detroit Loses 99-91 To Golden State
The Pistons fell at home, giving Golden State its first road win.
Warriors Vs. Pistons: Detroit Loses 99-91 To Golden State
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Pistons Vs. Warriors Final: Detroit Falls 99-91
Two days after breaking their six game losing streak the Detroit Pistons returned to the loss column by fading in the second half against the Golden State Warriors. David Lee had 24 points and Monta Ellis added 22 as Detroit blew a second half lead in a 99-91 loss. It was Golden State's first road victory of the season, while Detroit fell to 2-5 at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Golden State put six players in double figures, but Lee was a devastating 10 of 12 from the field with six rebounds and three assists. Greg Monroe scored 25 points for the Pistons, while Tayshaun Prince had 20. Monroe did most of his work from the free throw line, where he was 13 of 14.
Golden State pulled in front on the strength of a 30-21 third quarter, erasing a four-point halftime deficit. The Warriors also outscored Detroit in the fourth quarter 25-22.
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Warriors Vs. Pistons Score Update: Detroit Leads Golden State 48-44 At Halftime
The Detroit Pistons rallied in the second quarter to take a 48-44 lead at halftime over the visiting Golden Sate Warriors.
The Warriors led by five points after the first quarter thanks to a strong start from forward David Lee who scored 13 points in the opening quarter. Lee leads Golden State with 17 points and 3 rebounds so far.
Detroit big man Greg Monroe scored 10 of his 17 first-half points in the second quarter to help put the Pistons in front at the break. Monroe also has six rebounds as he appears headed for another monster game.
The Pistons have done a good job keeping the Warriors from getting out and running, holding high-scoring guard Monta Ellis to just five points on one of four field goal attempts. Detroit even has an advantage in fast break points with seven points compared to six for Golden State.
Golden State does have an advantage off the bench thus far with Brandon Rush making a pair of three-pointers to score eight of the team's 16 bench points at the half. Rodney Stuckey's six points accounts for all of Detroit's points off the pine.
For more on the Detroit Pistons, check out Detroit Bad Boys. You can also head over to SB Nation's main NBA hub at SBNation.com/NBA.
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Golden State Vs. Detroit: Pistons Look To Win Two In A Row Against Warriors
The Pistons hope to keep offense moving in the right direction against Warriors.
