Overview
- Detroit closed the game with a 35–17 fourth quarter to pull away after three tight periods.
- Jalen Duren posted 33 points and 10 rebounds, while Cade Cunningham added 21 points and 18 assists to guide the Pistons.
- D’Angelo Russell led Dallas with 31 points and rookie Cooper Flagg added 16, with Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving sidelined by injuries.
- The Arena Ciudad de México was a sellout, widely reported at 20,385 fans, though some outlets cited crowds topping 22,000.
- The event was the NBA’s 34th game in Mexico and 15th regular-season contest, with Dallas extending its record to eight Mexico appearances as Día de Muertos themes framed the night.