The Pistons closed to within 111-105 in the fourth quarter before the Pacers went on a 9-2 run.

On Monday night, the Detroit Pistons are scheduled for a bout against the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking the second time this season the two teams will battle it

Pascal Siakam scored 37 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 30 points and eight assists, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 133-119 on Wednesday night.

Pascal Siakam had a season high 37 points, Tyrese Haliburton added 30 and the host Indiana Pacers fought off a strong challenge to defeat the Detroit Pistons 133-119 Wednesday night in Indianapolis.

BOTTOM LINE: Detroit faces Indiana in Eastern Conference action Wednesday. The Pacers are 5-4 against the rest of their division. Indiana is 11-8 against opponents with a winning record. The Pistons are 1-7 against opponents from the Central Division. Detroit gives up 113.0 points to opponents and has been outscored by 1.2 points per game.

Pacers Top Performers Pascal Siakam – season-high 37 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists Tyrese Haliburton – 30 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists 7th 30+ point game of the season Pistons Top Performers Cade Cunningham – 32 points,

Pascal Siakam scored 37 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 30 points and eight assists, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 133-119 on Wednesday night.

Pascal Siakam scored 37 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 30 points and eight assists, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 133-119 on Wednesday night. Siakam and Haliburton combined to hit 25 of 38 shots,

Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 15 assists, OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets, 122-112, on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) for their fifth straight victory. Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 points,

Coach JB Bickerstaff stuck up for his guy after the game and said there was some talk that “crossed the line.” You love to see it from JB, but Stewart has to have more composure than that on a night when the Pistons desperately needed his defense.

Although the match played close, the Pacers beat the Pistons 115-109. Such a close score typically indicates that the Pacers underperformed against a lowly team. However, the Pistons are having a renaissance season,