MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After putting together their best effort of the season in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, the Detroit Pistons have played two of their worst games on the season, starting with Wednesday's 140-111 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
Thursday didn't go much better. The Memphis Grizzlies built a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looked back, defeating the Pistons 118-88. There weren't many bright spots for the Pistons, who shot 34.3%, and 22.7% from 3. Memphis shot 49% and was led by Ja Morant, who finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists.