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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 114–106 on November 3 at FedExForum, with Cade Cunningham leading the way with 33 points and Isaiah Stewart adding 26 in a balanced offensive attack. Detroit's superior shooting efficiency proved decisive—the Pistons connected on 50.6 percent from the field compared to Memphis's 40.2 percent, while also draining 10 three-pointers to the Grizzlies' 14. The visitors controlled the glass with 43 rebounds to Memphis's 49 and forced eight fewer turnovers (12 versus 20), translating to a 116.6 offensive rating that overwhelmed the hosts' 106.0. Memphis managed a competitive third quarter (26 points) but couldn't overcome Detroit's explosive first quarter (32 points) or match the Pistons' fourth-quarter execution (31 points). The Grizzlies' J. Jackson Jr. (21 points) and Ja Morant (18 points) struggled to generate consistent offense against Detroit's improved perimeter defense, which recorded 11 steals. This road victory underscores Detroit's emerging competitiveness in the Eastern Conference standings.
