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Detroit Pistons Fall to Indiana Pacers at Little Caesars Arena

The Detroit Pistons, now with a 21-20 record, faced off against the Indiana Pacers, who improved their season to 23-19, in a closely contested game that ended with the visitors taking the win with a final score of 111-100. The match, held at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, showcased both teams' efforts through four quarters of intense competition.


DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 16: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on January 16, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pistons' Performance Highlights


The Pistons showed resilience and determination throughout the game. Cade Cunningham led the team with an impressive performance of 20 points and nine assists, demonstrating his leadership on the court despite a challenging matchup. Tim Hardaway Jr. also stood out by scoring 25 points, showcasing his scoring ability and contributing significantly to the team's offense.


Jalen Duren made a notable impact as well by securing 17 rebounds along with scoring 17 points, achieving an outstanding double-double that highlighted his presence in both offensive and defensive plays. Isaiah Stewart contributed significantly on the defensive end by grabbing 13 rebounds and blocking one shot.


DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 16: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on January 16, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pacers Take Control


On the other side of the court, The Indiana Pacers executed their game plan effectively. Their balanced attack was evident as they managed to distribute their scoring across quarters efficiently while maintaining solid defense that limited The Pistons' opportunities to close down their lead.


The Pacers capitalized on fast break opportunities, scoring 25 fast break points compared to The Pistons' 23. They also demonstrated strong teamwork with a total of 28 assists across their roster which contributed greatly to their offensive efficiency.


DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 16: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on January 16, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Looking Ahead


The Detroit Pistons will look forward to bouncing back from this defeat when they host The Phoenix Suns at Little Caesars Arena on January 18th at 4:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on AZFamily, FDSDETX or TV20 Detroit networks as both teams prepare for another exciting matchup.


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