The Detroit Pistons outhustled, outmuscled and outplayed the Sacramento Kings for the majority of the 48 minutes Thursday night in a strong 113-101 victory. After the opening quarter that saw Detroit up four, it was largely all Pistons from then on. Detroit took control with a 35-21 spanking of the Kings in the second quarter. The Kings would draw within seven very late, but Detroit’s hold on the game was never in doubt.
Seven Pistons scored in double figures, led by Cory Joseph’s 24. Cory, coincidently getting the starting nod against his former team, did a bit of everything and certainly set the tone and moved the needle for the Pistons in this one.