The Detroit Pistons outlasted the Golden State Warriors 131-124, using a balanced attack and a decisive edge on the glass to secure a seven-point home win. Both teams generated offense efficiently—Golden State shot 58.0% from the field (22-of-38) and leaned heavily on the three-point line (18-of-52), while Detroit countered with 52.0% shooting (36-of-69) and steadier production inside the arc.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 29 points, consistently creating offense and setting the tone as the Pistons matched Golden State’s pace. Jalen Duren added 21 points and helped anchor Detroit’s interior presence, which showed up most clearly in the rebounding margin (53-42). Golden State’s Stephen Curry paced the Warriors with 23 points, with De’Anthony Melton (18) and Gui Santos (16) providing additional scoring support.
The game remained competitive as both teams finished with 31 assists, reflecting strong ball movement on each side. However, Detroit’s ability to generate extra possessions and control the paint proved critical against a Warriors team that relied on high-volume three-point shooting. When Golden State’s perimeter-heavy approach didn’t fully close the gap, Detroit’s rebounding and inside scoring helped maintain separation late.
Going forward, the Pistons can point to this result as evidence that their core can win high-scoring games when they control the boards and get efficient production from their primary creators. For the Warriors, the offensive output and passing were positives, but the rebounding deficit and reliance on three-point volume underscored areas that can swing close games against physical opponents.