Memphis Grizzlies at Detroit Pistons
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Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham help Detroit Pistons prolong Memphis Grizzlies losing streak
The Pistons have won their last three games by an average of 25.3 points after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
Marcus Sasser had 16 points for the Pistons, which had seven players in double figures.
Javon Small led the Grizzlies with 23 points while Ty Jerome had 21. Taj Gibson made his season debut for the Grizzlies after signing with them in late February. The 40-year-old played nearly 12 minutes with three points and three rebounds.
Detroit led 98-84 at the end of three quarters, thanks to 26 points from Duren, and quickly moved the advantage to 22 before coach J.B. Bickerstaff emptied the bench.
The Grizzlies started the game with the newest defensive strategy — blitzing and trapping Cunningham to keep him from shooting and force him into risky passes. It worked in the first half, when he only scored seven points and had nine turnovers and one assist.
His main recipients were Duncan Robinson and Duren, who each scored 14 points in the half, as Detroit shot 63% from the floor. Small had 14 points in a reserve role for the Grizzlies, who were down 68-61 at the break.
For the second straight night, the Pistons were able to adjust at halftime — Cunningham had five points and four assists in the first minutes of the third.
Pistons: Visit the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.
Regular Season Series
DET wins series 2-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 110 - 126 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 110 - 126 |
| 4th 9.0 |  |
shot clock turnover | 110 - 126 |
| 4th 33.1 |  |
Javon Small makes 23-foot running jump shot (DeJon Jarreau assists) | 110 - 126 |
| 4th 39.3 | |
DeJon Jarreau defensive rebound | 107 - 126 |
Statistics
 MEM |
 DET |
|
|---|---|---|
| 38-89 | FG | 50-92 |
| 43 | Field Goal % | 54 |
| 15-41 | 3PT | 12-35 |
| 37 | Three Point % | 34 |
| 19-24 | FT | 14-18 |
| 79 | Free Throw % | 78 |
| 33 | Rebounds | 52 |
| 13 | Offensive Rebounds | 19 |
| 20 | Defensive Rebounds | 33 |
| 20 | Assists | 36 |
| 11 | Steals | 12 |
| 2 | Blocks | 6 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 17 | Total Turnovers | 19 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 2 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 2 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 23 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 10 |
| 8 | Fast Break Points | 24 |
| 36 | Points in Paint | 74 |
| 20 | Fouls | 19 |
| 5 | Largest Lead | 22 |
| 5 | Lead Changes | 5 |
| 13 | Percent Led | 80 |
Detroit Pistons Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|
Memphis Grizzlies Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Clayton Jr., G | Out | Apr 12 |
| Adama Bal, G | Out | Apr 12 |
| Cedric Coward, F | Out | Apr 11 |
| Cam Spencer, G | Out | Apr 11 |
| GG Jackson, F | Out | Apr 11 |
Game Information
Location: Detroit, MI
Attendance: 20,062 · Capacity:
2025-26 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Antonio |
62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
 Houston |
52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
 New Orleans |
26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
 Dallas |
26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
 Memphis |
25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
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