No. 1 in the Eastern Conference! The Pistons double-killed the Pacers to tie the team s record for 13 consecutive victories. Cunningham 24+11+6

On November 25, the Pistons played an away game against the Pacers in the NBA regular season. The Pistons took advantage of their overall strength to gain a lead of up to 19 points. The Pacers fought back tenaciously at the last moment to catch up with only 2 points but fell short. Cunningham continued to contribute key points. In the end, the Pistons narrowly defeated the Pacers 122-117 in a double play and secured first place in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons' 13-game winning streak continues to set a new record for the longest winning streak this season, and is also the longest winning streak in the history of the Pistons. The first two wins were in the 1989-90 season and the 2003-04 season. The Pacers ranked second from last in the Eastern Conference with 2 wins and 15 losses.

Statistics

Pistons: Cunningham had 24 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists, Osell had 13 points, Harris had 12 points, Duren had 17 points and 12 rebounds, LeVert had 19 points, and Ivey had 12 points.

Pacers: Marcelin had 14 points, Siakam had 24 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, Nembhard had 12 points, Walker had 5 three-pointers and 21 points, McConnell had 16 points, Huff had 11 points, and Earl had 10 points.

Game Review

The Pistons have won 12 consecutive games in the past 12 games and are ranked first in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers lost to the Cavaliers 109-120 in their last away game. In their first meeting this season, the Pistons defeated the Pacers at home 127-112. The Pistons are missing Sather and Clintman in this game, and the Pacers are missing Haliburton and Nesmith. The two sides alternated the lead at the beginning of the first quarter. After falling behind 8-10, the Pistons launched a 12-0 offensive inside and outside to lead by 10 points. The Pacers chased for 5 points in a row. Stewart hit a three-pointer. The Pacers launched a 17-7 offensive to lead by 2 points. The Pistons scored another 5 points. At the end of the first quarter, the Pistons led the Pacers 35-32. In the first quarter, the Pistons shot 14 of 22, including 6 of 8 three-pointers, all of which were above the 60% mark. The Pacers made 13 of 25, including 3 of 6 three-pointers, all of which were above the 50% mark.

In the second quarter, the two sides fought to 43-43 in the first 3 minutes. The Pistons launched a 9-0 offensive inside and outside to take the lead, and the Pacers counterattacked to catch up to 7 points. The Pistons continued an 8-0 offensive and expanded their lead to 63-48. The Pistons then further expanded their lead to 19 points at 68-49. The Pacers counterattacked to chase points. The Pistons won 36-23 by 13 points in a single quarter. At the end of the first half, the Pistons expanded their 71-55 lead over the Pacers by 16 points. In the first two quarters of the game, the Pistons shot 25 of 41 and were close to 60 percent accuracy, including 7 of 14 three-pointers, Osar scored 11 points and Cunningham 6+6+3, the Pacers also scored 7 of 14 three-pointers, Siakam scored 11 points and Marcelin 1 of 7 and scored 9 points.

Back from the halftime break, both sides scored 30+ points in a single quarter in the third quarter to start the battle. The Pistons took the lead in expanding their 18-point advantage, and the Pacers chased the points with an 11-3 offensive. The Pistons scored 6 points in a row to re-expand their 16-point advantage. The Pacers used the team's offensive to launch a 16-5 offensive to chase points. The Pistons responded with a 9-2 offensive to maintain a double-digit advantage. The Pistons also continued to open up the score. The Pistons were recovered by 3 points 30-33 in a single quarter. At the end of the third quarter, the Pistons led the Pacers 101-88. In the first three quarters of the game, 6 players from both sides scored in double figures, Cunningham 18+10+5 and Duren 13+10, Siakam 17+7 and Marcelin 14 points.

Entering the final quarter of the game, the Pistons scored 5 points in a row to expand their 18-point advantage, the Pacers chased 4 points in a row, and LeVert scored in the mid-range shot. The Pacers chased for 4 points in a row, Duren dunked with an alley-oop, Huff hit a three-pointer, and the Pistons made 3 of 4 free throws to maintain a 14-point advantage. McConnell and Harris each scored 2 points, Walker scored two consecutive three-pointers to catch up to 8 points, Cunningham responded with a mid-range shot, Siakam scored a tip-in from a free throw, and Jackson continued to chase points with 2+1. The Pistons made continuous strikes. Siakam made a foul and made one of two free throws. Duren fouled on a rebound and Jackson made two free throws to catch up to only 2 points. Cunningham hit a key hook shot, Nembhard continued to score a layup, Cunningham was fouled and made one of two free throws, Marcelin missed the equalizing three-pointer, Siakam was kicked out of bounds, LeVert was fouled and made two free throws to seal the victory. In the end, the Pistons narrowly defeated the Pacers and won 13 consecutive games.

Starting lineup for both sides

Pistons: Osar, Cunningham, Duren, Dunro, Harris

Pacers: Marcelin, Shepard, Jackson, Nembhard, Siakam