The Detroit Pistons (8-43) secured a hard-fought victory over the Portland Trail Blazers (15-36) in a thrilling overtime contest, prevailing 128-122 despite Jerami Grant’s remarkable 49-point performance.
Jalen Duren dominated the paint with 27 points and 21 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey contributed 26 points, and Cade Cunningham added 23, propelling the Pistons to consecutive wins for the first time since October.
Despite Grant’s offensive explosion, the Pistons showcased resilience and determination, rallying from a 23-point deficit to snatch a crucial victory on their home court.
Portland, missing key starters due to illness and injury, relied heavily on Anfernee Simons, who poured in 29 points, but it wasn’t enough to withstand Detroit’s late surge.
In a dramatic fourth quarter, the Pistons clawed their way back into contention, eventually knotting the score in the final seconds to force overtime, where they seized control and outscored the Trail Blazers to secure the win.
