| |
|
NBA -- Augustin drives Pistons past Miami, 108-91
By Homer D. Sayson
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 05 Feb 2015
CHICAGO -- Up against a stingy Miami Heat defense, the Detroit Pistons knew that running the ball whenever possible is a viable option for winning.
And that's exactly what Detroit did on Tuesday night at the Palace of Auburn Hills, using a running attack en route to a 108-91 victory. The decisive blow came in the opening quarter where the Pistons unleashed a 25-1 spurt that turned an 11-8 deficit into a 33-12 lead.
Point guard D.J. Augustin presided over the onslaught with 25 points and 13 assists. Kentavious Cladwell-Pope finished with 18 points while Andre Drummond had 14 points and 14 boards. Kyle Singler and Greg Monroe combined for 25.
"This was a team win. Everyone was running the floor, and everyone was playing defense and making shots," Augustin told the Associated Press.
Still 2.5 games out of a playoffs berth in the Eastern Conference, the Pistons improved to 19-30 by shooting 42 of 88 from the field (47.7 percent) and 9-of-20 from 3-point range. Detroit also outrebounded Miami, 45-35 and issued four more assists with 27.
Chris Bosh recorded 34 points to lead Miami while Chris "Birdman" Andersen added 12. Hassan Whiteside finished with another fine effort, 11 points and 10 boards, and Luol Deng got 10.
But the Heat couldn't cope with the Pistons, who outscored Miami 48-36 in the paint. Detroit also had 22 fast break points against the Heat's four.
At 21-27, the Heat dropped to eighth place in the East. (Homer D. Sayson)
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Homer D. Sayson.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
ROBINSON KO’S LAMOTTA IN THE 7TH TO PROGRESS TO SUNDAY’S EWBSS FINAL
, Sat, 04 Apr 2020Top Heavyweight Contender Otto Wallin Featured in Salita Promotions’ Latest Episode of YouTube Series ‘Train Like a Boxer’
, Sat, 04 Apr 2020MONZON BEATS LAMOTTA IN DRAMA TO SET-UP 'WINKY' WRIGHT EWBSS SEMI-FINAL
, Fri, 03 Apr 2020South Central LA to Gold 1984 Olympic heavyweight champion Henry Tillman
, Fri, 03 Apr 2020COVID-19: MATCHROOM BOXING SCHEDULE UPDATE
, Fri, 03 Apr 2020STORY OF PHILIPPINE BOXING PART IV: PANCHO VILLA'S UNTIMELY DEATH
By Maloney L. Samaco, , Thu, 02 Apr 2020April 2, 1971 - Climax of the First Mexican Boxing Civil War
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 02 Apr 2020WGM Janelle Mae Frayna rules 1st Women's Online Bullet Chess Championships
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 02 Apr 2020EWBSS SENSATION: WRIGHT ALL WRONG FOR LEONARD!
, Thu, 02 Apr 2020New York State Boxing HOF & Ring 8 establish fund to assist boxers and boxing personnel
, Thu, 02 Apr 2020Boxing Manager Adrian Clark Joins Fight Network
, Thu, 02 Apr 2020Remembering PH Boxing's Unsung Heroes: Part 3 - Featuring Johnny Jamito
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 01 Apr 2020To Fight Against Quarantine Inactivity, Salita Promotions Announces New YouTube Series ‘Train Like a Boxer’
, Wed, 01 Apr 2020STORY OF PHILIPPINE BOXING PART III: PANCHO VILLA'S VICTORY OVER JIMMY WILDE
By Maloney L. Samaco, , Wed, 01 Apr 2020MARVELOUS HAGLER GETS RID OF ‘THE GHOST’ PAVLIK IN 8 ROUNDS
, Wed, 01 Apr 2020Marcial undecided on pro career
By Joaquin Henson, , Wed, 01 Apr 2020From Ali to Fury: Bob Arum Celebrates 54 Years in Boxing
, Wed, 01 Apr 2020Jose Ramirez-Viktor Postol Super Lightweight World Title Bout Postponed
, Wed, 01 Apr 202045 Years Ago Today: Salavarria Makes History as First Pinoy to Win Flyweight Titles of WBC and WBA
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 01 Apr 2020HAGLER-PAVLIK EWBSS PREVIEW: A MARVELOUS MATCH-UP
, Wed, 01 Apr 2020Remembering PH Boxing's Unsung Heroes Special Sports Series (Second of Five Parts)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Tue, 31 Mar 2020FIVE-ROUND BEAT DOWN: SENSATIONAL ROBINSON STOPS VARGAS IN ‘EWBSS MIDDLEWEIGHT LEGENDS’ OPENER
, Tue, 31 Mar 2020Action Jackson England reacts to WBC Asia title victory
, Tue, 31 Mar 2020Sampson Boxing, Paco Boxing Announce Postponement of Boxing Event on April 24 at The Cannery Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas
, Tue, 31 Mar 2020IM Daniel Quizon rules third leg of the Rising Phoenix International Chess Championship 2020
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 31 Mar 2020 |
|
|
|
|
|
