 Quick Look: Pistons Take Care Of Business The Pistons were not going to let what happened against New York happen tonight against Golden State. The Pistons used a 13-5 run in the fourth quarter to take a 98-93 lead that they would not relinquish on their way to their 43rd victory of the season. With the Milwaukee loss, the Pistons are now 4.5 games up in the Central Division Key To The Game It all started with Chucky Atkins who attacked the heart of the Warriors defense early to keep the Pistons in the game when it looked like Golden State was going to run away with it. In the fourth quarter, the Alternatorz lead by Jon Barry Corliss Williamson, and Zeljko Rebraca helped the Pistons recapture the lead for good. Final Thoughts It took the Pistons a while to get back into rhythm as they were a bit sluggish in the beginning of the game, but they were able to take care of business in the fourth quarter. Detroit gave up 84 points entering the fourth quarter. Golden State managed just 20 in the final period. They fell into the trap of playing Golden State Warriors up tempo type basketball up until midway through the third quarter when they turned the defense up. Big ups to Ben Wallace who became the Pistons all-time single season leader in blocked shots sending three Warrior shots back the other way on his way to his 249 blocks for the season.
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