Durant explodes for 30 points as Pistons defeat Pelicans 129-108.

March 27th - The Pistons defeated the Pelicans 129-108. Durant contributed 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Huerter added 22 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. For the Pelicans, Williamson scored 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists, and Bay added 17 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Pelicans had a hot hand from beyond the arc and briefly took the lead, but the Pistons kept the score close. Williamson scored a layup late in the quarter, giving the Pelicans a 33-31 lead. In the second quarter, the Pistons relied on Durant's consecutive inside scoring to lead the team to take the lead. Jenkins' three-pointer helped the Pistons extend their lead to double digits, and at halftime, the Pistons led 65-56.

After switching sides, the Pelicans hit several three-pointers to narrow the gap, at one point closing to single digits. The Pistons maintained their lead thanks to consistent performances from Durant and Huerter. At the end of the third quarter, the Pistons led 92-86 . In the final quarter, the Pistons hit consecutive three-pointers to quickly widen the gap. The Pelicans couldn't stop their opponent's offensive onslaught, and the game quickly became a foregone conclusion. Ultimately, the Pistons defeated the Pelicans 129-108 .

Pelicans player statistics

Williamson 21 points, 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Bay 17 points , 1 rebound , 3 assists; Fells 13 points , 2 rebounds, 6 assists; Murray 12 points, 7 rebounds , 4 assists; Jones 11 points , 4 assists; Quinn 11 points , 11 rebounds , 2 assists; Hawkins 9 points, 3 rebounds; Matkovic 8 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Jordan 4 points , 5 rebounds , 3 assists

Pistons player statistics

Durant 30 points , 10 rebounds , 7 assists; Huerter 22 points , 3 rebounds , 2 assists; Jenkins 19 points , 2 rebounds, 9 assists; Harris 12 points , 9 rebounds , 7 assists; Thompson 11 points, 4 rebounds; Green 8 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Reed 8 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Sather 7 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Lanier 6 points, 1 rebound , 1 assist

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