Detroit — There wasn't the same anticipation level as the season-opener on Oct. 19, but the Pistons' final home game of the season resulted in a little bit of theatrics and a career-night for RJ Hampton.
The Pistons entered the third quarter trailing the Brooklyn Nets by 17, but Hampton exploded for 18 of his career-high 27 points in the period to lead a fierce 31-18 run. Hampton connected on four of his five 3-pointers in that quarter to bring the Pistons within seven going into the final quarter.
Brooklyn built its lead to as many as 19 after tallying 47 points in the first quarter of Wednesday's game, but the crowd inside Little Caesars Arena rallied behind it team as it fought back to trail by six points midway through the fourth quarter.