The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Detroit Pistons 96-82 on Monday night inside FedExForum, where they have won 12 of their last 14 games on their home floor.
Memphis got off to a strong start on the offensive end as they shot 66.7 percent from the field in the opening period. Dillon Brooks and Jonas Valanciunas both tallied eight early points as the Grizzlies took a 36-32 lead into the second quarter. The Pistons scored the first 11 points in the second period take a 43-36 lead, but the Grizzlies were able to tie the game at 53-53 heading into the half, despite shooting 14.