Rockets 103, Pistons 102

The Detroit News
Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) grabs the rebound as he gets tangled up with Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Detroit.
Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) grabs the rebound as he gets tangled up with Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Detroit.
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Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) attempts a layup as Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Detroit.
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) attempts a layup as Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Detroit.
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Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (7) controls the ball after running into Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Detroit.
Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (7) controls the ball after running into Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Detroit.
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Detroit Pistons guard Wayne Ellington (8) controls the ball as Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Detroit.
Detroit Pistons guard Wayne Ellington (8) controls the ball as Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Detroit.
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Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) is defended by Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Detroit.
Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) is defended by Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Detroit.
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"Honestly, any type of bubble is not very appealing," Pistons guard Wayne Ellington says.
"Honestly, any type of bubble is not very appealing," Pistons guard Wayne Ellington says.
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Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (7) drives on Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (25) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Detroit.
Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (7) drives on Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (25) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Detroit.
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Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (25) looks to pass as Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins (15) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Detroit.
Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (25) looks to pass as Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins (15) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Detroit.
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Detroit Pistons guard Delon Wright (55) makes a layup as Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (7) defends during the first half.
Detroit Pistons guard Delon Wright (55) makes a layup as Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (7) defends during the first half.
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Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins (15) knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first half.
Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins (15) knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first half.
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Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas signals from the sideline during the first half.
Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas signals from the sideline during the first half.
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Blake Griffin
Blake Griffin
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Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (8) knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first half
Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (8) knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first half
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Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate dunks during the first half.
Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate dunks during the first half.
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Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins (15) knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first half.
Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins (15) knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first half.
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Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins grabs a rebound during the first half.
Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins grabs a rebound during the first half.
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Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons guard Delon Wright during the first half.
Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons guard Delon Wright during the first half.
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Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins (15) knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first half.
Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins (15) knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first half.
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Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins (15) looks to pass as Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) defends during the first half.
Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins (15) looks to pass as Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) defends during the first half.
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Detroit Pistons guard Delon Wright brings the ball up court during the first half.
Detroit Pistons guard Delon Wright brings the ball up court during the first half.
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"I love his aggression, his toughness," says Pistons coach Dwane Casey of Josh Jackson.
"I love his aggression, his toughness," says Pistons coach Dwane Casey of Josh Jackson.
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Detroit Pistons guard Josh Jackson brings the ball up court during the first half.
Detroit Pistons guard Josh Jackson brings the ball up court during the first half.
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Detroit Pistons guard Delon Wright passes during the first half.
Detroit Pistons guard Delon Wright passes during the first half.
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Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose brings the ball up court during the first half.
Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose brings the ball up court during the first half.
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Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons guard Delon Wright during the first half.
Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins knocks the ball away from Detroit Pistons guard Delon Wright during the first half.
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