Grizzlies Defeat Pistons for Fourth Straight Win

The Memphis Grizzlies secured a decisive 131-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons, marking their fourth consecutive win. Marcus Smart led the Grizzlies with a season-high 25 points, making seven 3-pointers, while Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jake LaRavia contributed 19 points each. The game was notable for Memphis's strong second quarter, where they outscored Detroit 37-18, building a significant lead. Detroit's Marcus Sasser topped his team with 22 points, but the Pistons struggled with 20 turnovers and were missing key players like Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris. Jaden Ivey also contributed 17 points for Detroit but was plagued by seven turnovers. The Grizzlies maintained their lead throughout, entering the fourth quarter with a 104-77 advantage and capitalizing on the Pistons' defensive lapses.