For the first time this season, the NBA's lowest scoring team topped 100 points during regulation. The Pistons scored 109 in all to beat the Nets for their fourth straight victory, 109-92. It was the Pistons' second straight win against the Nets.
Detroit shot 54-percent and had 25 assists on their 43 baskets while holding New Jersey to 42-percent shooting. Jonas Jerebko led all scorers with 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting. Greg Monroe picked up his 15th double-double of the season with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Rodney Stuckey added 19 points and the masked Brandon Knight had 13 points (all in the second half), seven assists, and six rebounds.
Deron Williams struggled for the Nets, only scoring 14 points and not picking up a single assist in the second half.
The Pistons will go for their fifth straight on Sunday vs. Washington.
The Detroit Pistons, winners of three straight, are halfway to their fourth straight victory and second straight over the New Jersey Nets after beating them on Wednesday. They lead 52-33 at the half.
Rodney Stuckey scored 15 for Detroit on 5-for-7 shooting. Greg Monroe added 10 points and six rebounds.
The Pistons continue to pass the ball well, picking up 13 first half assists after a season-high 29 on Wednesday. Walker Russell leads the team with four dishes.
The Pistons are shooting better than 50-percent and holding the Nets to just 33-percent. Jason Maxiell has four blocks. Deron Williams, who usually goes off against the Pistons, has seven points on 2-for-7 shooting and four assists.
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The Detroit Pistons won the road tie against New Jersey this week, and Friday night they go back home to the Palace to face the Nets once again while they seek four wins in a row.
