The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Detroit Pistons, 109 - 86, at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday. New Orleans was desperate for a win and this dominating victory inches them a little closer to the eight - seed in the west. They did all their damage in the first and fourth quarter, as they outscored Detroit, 62 - 34. The Pistons had one of the worst shooting games of the season, as they went 40 - of - 103 from the field, 3 - of - 17 from the free - throw line and 3 - of - 23 from three - point range. The Pelicans shot well on their end, hitting 50 percent of their shots, while going 22 - of - 23 from the free - throw line. Defensive rebounding was decisive as well, with New Orleans winning that battle, 45 - 27. The Pistons (29 - 32) had won three of four headed into this matchup, so this 23 - point loss is obviously disappointing. Jon Leuer led Detroit, as he collected 22 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Andre Drummond did get ejected, but still totaled 13 points and 17 rebounds, despite going 1 - of - 10 from the free - throw line. Tobias Harris led the bench with 15 points and six rebounds. The Pelicans (24 - 37) were 0 - 3 with DeMarcus Cousins and this marks their first win since the trade, despite the fact that Cousins was suspended for this matchup (technicals). Anthony Davis carried the load, as he tallied 33 points, 14 rebounds and three assists on 11 - of - 17 shooting. Jrue Holiday finished second on the team with 22 points, four rebounds and five assists. Dante Cunningham was a surprise, providing 16 points and five rebounds.
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