March 14th - The Pistons easily defeated the Grizzlies 126-110. Duren contributed 30 points and 13 rebounds, while Cunningham added 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 15 assists. For the Grizzlies, Small scored 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Jerome scored 21 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists.

At the start of the game, Duren scored repeatedly in the paint, and Sather also made key offensive plays to help the Pistons gradually build an advantage. At the end of the first quarter, the Pistons led by 2 points. In the second quarter, the Grizzlies briefly took the lead, but Robinson and Huerter made consecutive shots, and Cunningham scored from beyond the arc to extend the lead. Duren continued to score under the basket, and at halftime, the Pistons led 68-61.

After switching sides, the Pistons quickly extended their lead to double digits. Although the Grizzlies tried to close the gap with Prosper and Jerome, the Pistons maintained their lead throughout. At the end of the third quarter, the Pistons still led 101-84 . In the final quarter, the Pistons extended their lead to over 20 points thanks to a three-pointer from Cunningham. Ultimately, the Pistons defeated the Grizzlies 126-110 .

Grizzlies player statistics

Small had 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; Jerome had 21 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists; Spencer had 19 points, 2 rebounds, and 5 assists; Prosper had 17 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist; Cowward had 7 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Hendricks had 7 points and 5 rebounds; Jaro had 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists; Burton had 4 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Pistons player statistics

Durant 30 points, 13 rebounds; Cunningham 17 points, 8 rebounds, 15 assists; Sasser 16 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Robinson 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Holland II 12 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Huerter 11 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Stewart 10 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Green 6 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists

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