INDIANAPOLIS — With two games remaining in a dreadful season full of losses, the Pistons desperately needed to understand what a victory felt like again.
The circumstances weren't ideal as the Pistons were without forwards Isaiah Livers and Eugene Omoruyi, which left them with nine available players against the Indiana Pacers.
It appeared as if Detroit was headed for its 12th consecutive loss when the team fell into an early 11-point hole until the Pistons went on a vicious run towards the end of the first quarter. The starting backcourt of Jaden Ivey and Killian Hayes was largely responsible for the scoring burst, and for maintaining it throughout the game.
