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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Utah Jazz 114–103 on November 5 at Little Caesars Arena, with Cade Cunningham leading the way on 31 points and Jalen Duren adding 22 in a dominant fourth-quarter performance. Detroit's fourth quarter proved decisive, outscoring Utah 36–34 in the final frame after the teams traded baskets through the first three quarters. The Pistons shot 49.5 percent from the field and made 11 three-pointers, while Utah struggled to 38.4 percent shooting despite connecting on 12 threes; the Jazz's third quarter was particularly problematic, scoring just 14 points. Detroit's defense held an edge with a 100.2 defensive rating compared to Utah's 113.2, and the Pistons limited turnovers to 13 versus the Jazz's 15. Shai Mykhailiuk paced Utah with 28 points and Lauri Markkanen contributed 25, but neither could overcome Detroit's balanced offensive attack and late-game execution. The Pistons' balanced approach—24 assists and 52 rebounds—proved too much for a Jazz squad that managed 44 boards and 24 assists of their own. Detroit's fourth-quarter surge underscores their emerging closing ability as the season progresses.
