Davis scores 32 as Pelicans beat Pistons 115-99
Anthony Davis scored 32 points (13 in the fourth quarter), and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Detroit Pistons 115-99.
The Pelicans took control with a 21-9 run bridging the second and third quarters and led by as many as 23.
Tyreke Evans had 22 points (12 in the paint) and 10 assists. Evans assisted on 8 of Davis’ 13 baskets, 5 of them in the fourth quarter.
For the Pistons, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 23 points, and Brandon Jennings added 20 points off the bench. Andre Drummond had 19 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 4 steals.
The Pelicans shot 53.5% from the field and 41.7% from 3 to the Pistons’ 41.8% and 23.3%. The Pistons forced 10 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Pistons’ starters were outscored 60-47 in 25 minutes together.