The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the host Detroit Pistons, 98 - 86, at Palace of Auburn Hills on Wednesday. These are two defensive - minded teams and that showed with both of these offense struggling mightily in this matchup. Detroit was especially bad, as they shot 36 percent from the field and 26 percent from three - point range. The key for Memphis was the assist - to - turnover ratio, as they recorded 25 assists to just eight turnovers, while the Pistons committed 17 turnovers to just 17 assists. This was a near wire - to - wire win for the Grizzlies, as the Pistons never tied or led after the first quarter. Memphis (18 - 13) came into this game losing four of their last five, so a road win is just what the doctor ordered. Marc Gasol was easily the player of the game, as he tallied 38 points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks on 14 - of - 17 shooting. In fact, Gasol was the only Memphis player to score more than 10 points, as they had eight players score between five and 10 points. JaMychal Green was the only other player in double figures, as he amassed 10 points and nine rebounds in the win. Andrew Harrison and Mike Conley played all the point guard minutes and combined for 18 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists. On deck for Memphis is a home matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday. Detroit (14 - 17) is in the midst of their worst stretch of the season and this marks their fourth - straight loss by at least 12 points. Reggie Jackson left in the first three minutes due to a leg injury, but returned to drop a team - high 18 points and seven assists in the defeat. Jon Leuer matched that 18 - point total, as he added six rebounds off the bench. Andre Drummond recorded a double - double, totaling 13 points and 19 rebounds. Marcus Morris did score 12 points and grab five rebounds, but went just 1 - of - 11 from the field. Detroit will look to get out of this slide on Friday in a tough matchup against the Golden State Warriors.
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