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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Phoenix Suns 108–105 on January 15 at Little Caesars Arena in a defensive battle that fell well short of the Vegas total of 219.5 points. D. Robinson led Detroit with 19 points while T. Harris added 16, as the Pistons shot 46.9 percent from the field and made 9 three-pointers while forcing 13 Phoenix turnovers. Phoenix's G. Allen was the game's leading scorer with 33 points, and C. Gillespie chipped in 18, but the Suns' superior three-point volume—17 made threes versus Detroit's 9—proved insufficient as they shot just 41.4 percent overall and were outrebounded 54–41. Detroit's third quarter proved decisive, outscoring Phoenix 33–27 to build crucial separation before Phoenix's fourth-quarter collapse, where they managed only 15 points. The Pistons' defensive rating of 102.9 compared favorably to their offensive rating of 107.7, suggesting their half-court defense was the difference-maker. This road loss leaves Phoenix vulnerable in the Western Conference standings as they failed to capitalize on Allen's scoring efficiency.
