Detroit — On one of the biggest nights of the season, Pistons fans were ready for a superlative performance against the world-champion Golden State Warriors.
The Pistons gave them a show — and a win.
Amid a raucous atmosphere and the pomp that follows the Warriors each game, the Pistons played one of their most spirited games of the season, taking control in the second quarter and holding on down the stretch for a 111-102 victory on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena.
Blake Griffin had 26 points, six rebounds and five assists, Stanley Johnson added 19 points and seven rebounds off the bench and Andre Drummond 16 points and 19 rebounds for the Pistons (13-7), who won their fifth straight overall and sixth straight at home.