New York — Late in the third quarter, it all looked academic. The Pistons had a 20-point lead and were in control of the game, looking to extend their win streak with a convincing, double-digit win.
Things escalated quickly from there.
The Brooklyn Nets scored seven straight points and a dust-up between Andre Drummond and the Nets’ Quincy Acy seemed to give the Brooklyn crown some energy and the Nets some added incentive.
The Pistons’ lead shrunk to six before things got back under control and they held on for a 108-96 victory on Sunday night at Barclays Center, behind their point guards.