Pistons vs. Rockets final score: Houston beats Detroit, 96-82

A 22-1 run spanning the third and fourth quarters broke open a four-point game as the Houston Rockets defeated the Detroit Pistons, 96-82, on Saturday.

The Pistons cut the Rockets lead to 60-56 with 5:28 remaining in the third quarter, but Houston answered by going on a 22-1 run to extend its lead to 82-57.

Brandon Knight ended the run and scored Detroit`s first basket of the fourth quarter with 5:59 remaining in the game.

Greg Monroe had his fourth consecutive double-double after recording 12 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks on 4-of-10 shooting from the field. Tayshaun Prince led the Pistons with a team-high 13 points.

James Harden led the Rockets with 20 points and five rebounds on 6-of-14 shooting from the field. Marcus Morris added 12 points off the bench for Houston.

The Rockets are 2-0 versus the Pistons this season. The loss dropped Detroit to 0-7 on the season.

Pistons vs. Rockets: Detroit tries to get their first win of the season Saturday

The Detroit Pistons will try and get their first win of season Saturday night when they visit Houston to take on the Rockets. Detroit currently sits at 0-6 on the season.