The Memphis Grizzlies routed the Detroit Pistons 118-88 for their seventh straight win.
The Grizzlies led by as many as 31, pulling away with a 23-4 run in the first quarter.
Ja Morant had 22 points (20 in the paint), 9 rebounds and 6 assists, and Dillon Brooks added 18 points (8 during a 12-0 run in the third quarter) and 3 steals.
For the Pistons, Saben Lee scored 14 points off the bench, and Saddiq Bey went 1 for 8 from 3.
The Grizzlies shot 49.0% from the field and 31.3% from 3 to the Pistons’ 34.3% and 22.7%. The Pistons gave up 18 offensive rebounds, about 7 more than usual for the shots the Grizzlies missed. The Grizzlies outscored the Pistons 70-42 in the paint. The Pistons’ starters were outscored 36-20 in 14 minutes together.