The Detroit Pistons defeated the Indiana Pacers, 122-115, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday.

The Pistons (17-64) got off to a start and had to hold off a Pacers (34-47) comeback attempt in the second half, but they ultimately got the job done to secure their second victory since the All-Star break. Detroit enjoyed a solid start and jumped to a 35-27 lead in the first quarter. The Pistons would make it a double-digit game by the halftime break after outscoring Indiana by eight points (38-30) in the second quarter. The Pacers responded in the second half, winning the third quarter by 30-23. Indiana kept trying to mount a comeback and won the final 12 minutes by a 28-26 score. However, it was not enough to turn things around, and the Pistons secured the victory. With the win, the Pistons moved to 8-32 on the road. Meanwhile, the Pacers fell to 20-21 at home.

Jaden Ivey led the way for the Pistons with 29 points, nine assists, five rebounds and two steals. Killian Hayes mustered 28 points, six assists, four rebounds and four steals. R.J. Hampton had 10 points, six rebounds and two assists. Jalen Duren had a double-double of 10 points and 10 boards. Cory Joseph finished with 18 points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals. Marvin Bagley III chipped in with 14 points and five boards off the bench.

Buddy Hield was the leading scorer for the Pacers and finished with 22 points off the bench. Andrew Nembhard posted 12 points and 10 assists. Isaiah Jackson notched 15 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. Bennedict Mathurin delivered 16 points, four boards, three dimes and two steals. Jordan Nwora had 13 points and added six boards.