Owner Real Deal Posted October 9, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 TIME: 7:30 PM ET TV: NBALP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted November 19, 2012 Author Owner Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 http://sports.cbsimg.net/u/photos/basketball/nba/img21048380.jpg AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The Detroit Pistons have had double-digit leads in all four of their home games this season. The finally held on to one Sunday night. After blowing late leads to Phoenix, Oklahoma City and Orlando, the Pistons (2-9) pulled away down the stretch to beat the Boston Celtics 103-83. The Celtics, playing their fourth game in five nights, hit only four 3-pointers and trailed by as many as 22 points. "We knew what their schedule situation was, and we wanted to take advantage," Pistons coach Lawrence Frank said. "Boston was still ultra-competitive tonight, but we were able to get key stops, and that opened everything up for us. We've gotten both of our wins with a tough defensive mindset. That's the only way this team is going to consistently win games." Greg Monroe led the Pistons with 20 points and 13 rebounds, while Jason Maxiell added 15 points. Detroit had six players in double figures and shot 54.5 percent for the night. "I think those [home] games opened our eyes," Monroe said. "Those were all games we should have won, and we could have controlled them. I wouldn't say losing them was a good thing, but it was an eye-opener." Jared Sullinger led the Celtics with 16 points, while Kevin Garnett had 15.http://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20121118_BOS@DET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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