PISTONS

Pistons 98, Pelicans 94

The Detroit News
Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) passes the ball to center Zaza Pachulia (27) as New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (8) defends during the 98-94 victory in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) passes the ball to center Zaza Pachulia (27) as New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (8) defends during the 98-94 victory in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
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Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin is blocked by New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (8) as he goes to the basket in the first half in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin is blocked by New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (8) as he goes to the basket in the first half in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
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New Orleans Pelicans center Julius Randle (30) goes to the basket in the first half.
New Orleans Pelicans center Julius Randle (30) goes to the basket in the first half.
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New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (8) blocks a shot by Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown (6) in the first half.
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (8) blocks a shot by Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown (6) in the first half.
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New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (8) slam dunks over Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) in the first half.
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (8) slam dunks over Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) in the first half.
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Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) moves to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor in the first half.
Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) moves to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor in the first half.
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Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton (4) in the first half.
Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton (4) in the first half.
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New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry talks to guard Jrue Holiday (11) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, in street clothes due to an injury, in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. The Pistons won 98-94.
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry talks to guard Jrue Holiday (11) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, in street clothes due to an injury, in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. The Pistons won 98-94.
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Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock (25) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a layup after a turnover late in the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. The Pistons won 98-94.
Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock (25) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a layup after a turnover late in the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. The Pistons won 98-94.
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Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer (30) dunks during the second half.
Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer (30) dunks during the second half.
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Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey questions an official during the second half.
Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey questions an official during the second half.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Langston Galloway (9) during the second half.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Langston Galloway (9) during the second half.
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Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) is double-teamed by New Orleans Pelicans center Julius Randle (30) and guard E'Twaun Moore (55) in the second half.
Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) is double-teamed by New Orleans Pelicans center Julius Randle (30) and guard E'Twaun Moore (55) in the second half.
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New Orleans Pelicans center Julius Randle (30) drives to the basket between Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (7) and forward Jon Leuer (30) in the second half.
New Orleans Pelicans center Julius Randle (30) drives to the basket between Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (7) and forward Jon Leuer (30) in the second half.
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New Orleans Pelicans center Julius Randle (30) battles under the basket with New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton and forward Solomon Hill (44) in the second half.
New Orleans Pelicans center Julius Randle (30) battles under the basket with New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton and forward Solomon Hill (44) in the second half.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton drives to the basket between Detroit Pistons guard Jose Calderon and guard Luke Kennard (5) in the second half.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton drives to the basket between Detroit Pistons guard Jose Calderon and guard Luke Kennard (5) in the second half.
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