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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