The Detroit Pistons held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night.
Daniss Jenkins led Detroit with 26 points, while Jalen Duren added a double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds.
Ausar Thompson recorded a career-high nine assists and nine rebounds to help the Pistons overcome the absence of Cade Cunningham, sidelined with a collapsed lung.
Duncan Robinson contributed 15 points, and Kevin Huerter added 12, helping Detroit finish 48% from the field and 43% from 3-point range.
Minnesota was without All-Star guard Anthony Edwards, who missed the game with a knee injury and illness, leaving Julius Randle to lead the Timberwolves with 27 points.
Ayo Dosunmu and Naz Reid added 19 points each, while Mike Conley scored all 14 of his points in the first half for the Wolves.
Detroit went on an 11-0 run midway through the fourth quarter to seize control, improving to 7-2 without Cunningham since March 17.
Late in the third, tempers flared when Bones Hyland was assessed a technical for elbowing Marcus Sasser, who received a technical for shoving back.
The Pistons, already missing Isaiah Stewart and limited by Tobias Harris’ knee, are aiming to maintain their Central Division lead and secure top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Detroit will travel to Philadelphia on Saturday, while Minnesota visits the 76ers on Friday, both teams seeking momentum heading into the postseason.
