The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Detroit Pistons, 116-102, at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday.

The Grizzlies (6-14) inflicted another wound on the Pistons (2-19), as Detroit suffered an 18th consecutive defeat following another lackluster display. The Grizzlies hard to work hard to get this win, though. They never looked in complete control of the contest, and they had to wait until the final 12 minutes of action to pull away and complete the win. Memphis won the first quarter by a 31-29 score, but the Pistons responded with a 27-21 score in the second quarter. Detroit kept the momentum going in the second half, and despite losing the third quarter by a 30-28 score, they still held a two-point lead with 12 minutes left. The Grizzlies saved the best for last, though, and a 34-18 score in the fourth quarter allowed them to secure the victory. With the win, the Grizzlies moved to 5-6 on the road. Meanwhile, the Pistons fell to 1-10 at home.

Desmond Bane finished with a career-high 49 points, and he also added eight assists, six rebounds and two blocks. Jaren Jackson Jr. delivered 24 points, four rebounds and three blocks. Jaylen Nowell finished with 12 points and four assists. No other Memphis player scored in double digits here. The Grizzlies shot 51.6 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from deep.

Bojan Bogdanovic led the way for the Pistons with 22 points, four rebounds, seven assists and three steals. Jalen Duren posted a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds. Cade Cunningham also had a double-double after ending with 16 points and 10 assists. Killian Hayes notched 12 points, four rebounds and four assists. The Pistons shot 45.1 percent from the field and 31.4 percent from deep.