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Jarace Walker has had a brutal start to the season, but he scored 21 points on 8 of 10 shooting Monday by playing with force and making simple reads.
Andrew Nembhard led the way for the Pacers in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 32 points and eight assists while Pascal Siakam recorded 26 points, nine rebounds and four assists. While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Monday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
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Detroit Pistons tie franchise record for consecutive wins with close victory over Indiana Pacers
This Detroit Pistons team gives fans something to marvel every game so far. Fans can now speak about this team in the same breath as the "Bad Boys" Pistons tea
The Pistons (15-2) have won 13 consecutive games twice before in their franchise history. The first time was during the 1989-90 season, and the second time was during the 2003-04 campaign. Each time the Pistons achieved a 13-game win streak, both seasons ended with the franchise holding the Larry O'Brien Trophy by mid-June.
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Pistons vs Pacers preview: Chance to extend winning streak against struggling Pacers
Given the struggles of the Pacers this season and their lack of health to key rotation players for them as well, this game could be another “rest day” for the Pistons. It could also be a huge trap game where the Pacers play desperate to avoid falling to 1-13. Never miss a Pistons game. Stream all season long with FanDuel Sports Network
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Duren’s 31 points in return power Pistons to 10th straight win; Pacers’ skid reaches 8 games
Jalen Duren scored 31 points in his return from an ankle injury and Daniss Jenkins added 26 points as the short-handed Detroit Pistons won their 10th straight game, beating the Indiana Pacers 127-112.
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.
Speaking of a tough history these Pistons are trying to move beyond, they have struggled mightily against the Bucks, even by their lowly standards. They entered tonight’s game losing 25 of the past 26 contests between the two franchises.