Overview
- Detroit beat Indiana 127-112 to extend the league’s longest active streak, moving to 12-2 and leading the East.
- Duren returned from a right ankle sprain with 31 points and 15 rebounds on 12-for-13 shooting, the first 30-15 game at 92% or better from the field since Dwight Howard in 2010.
- Daniss Jenkins posted a career-high 26 points with eight assists, Javonte Green added 20 off the bench, and Isaiah Stewart blocked five shots.
- Cade Cunningham (left hip contusion) missed his third straight game, with Ausar Thompson and Tobias Harris also out; Bobi Klintman is set to miss a little time with a left ankle sprain.
- The Pacers fell to 1-13 with their eighth consecutive loss as Detroit controlled the game defensively, forcing 21 turnovers and winning the paint battle 66-48; the Pistons visit the Hawks on Tuesday seeking 11 in a row.