US Edition13 and Counting: Pistons Tie Franchise Record for Consecutive Wins vs. Pacers
- On Monday night, the Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 122-117 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, extending their streak to 13 and tying the franchise record.
- Cade Cunningham has driven Detroit's surge this season, sparking the streak with 30 points and 10 assists on Oct. 29 and scoring a career-high 46 on Nov. 11 while averaging 27.4 points and 9.9 assists.
- Detroit's second-quarter surge outscored Indiana 36-23 and shot 58.5% in the half, while Isaiah Jackson's And-1 cut the lead to two before Cade Cunningham's clutch jumper preserved Detroit's win despite Bennedict Mathurin's missed tying 3.
- The streak ties historic franchise marks set by championship teams as Detroit's 13-game run matches the 1989-90 and 2003-04 Pistons, and Detroit's 15-2 record leads the East with a chance to break the record in the NBA Cup game at Boston on Wednesday.
- With key players producing, Detroit received contributions from LeVert, Duren and Ivey, while Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 24 points amid a 2-15 stretch for the Pacers.
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Pistons top Pacers, tie franchise mark with 13th straight win
Caris LeVert had a season-high 19 points, including a pair of clutch free throws in the final seconds, as the Detroit Pistons tied a franchise record with their 13th straight victory, 122-117 over the Indiana Pacers on Monday in Indianapolis.
Detroit scored a 13th success against Indiana and equaled his record of consecutive wins. Toronto lined up an 8th-place win against Cleveland.
Detroit was the laughing stock of the league two years ago when it set an infamous record for consecutive losses, but now the Pistons are on a winning streak and are the most pleasant surprise of the season. The Bats won their 13th straight game against a decimated Indiana, 122-117.
Pistons beat Pacers 122-117 to tie franchise record with 13th straight win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons won their 13th straight game to tie the franchise record, holding off the Indiana Pacers 122-117 on Monday night.
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