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27 December, 2024
Detroit's first three-game winning streak since 2021 is completed by a thrilling comeback led by Jaden Ivey's clutch four-point play as the Pistons defeat the Kings 114-113!
With only 3.1 seconds remaining, Jaden Ivey made the game-winning four-pointer to help the Detroit Pistons pull off a thrilling 114-113 comeback victory over the Sacramento Kings. The Pistons ended their first three-game winning streak since 2021 with 31 points in the last seven minutes.
Malik Beasley, who made three three-pointers in the fourth quarter, was instrumental in the comeback. In the last minute, with the Pistons behind 109-108, they stepped up their defense and caused Trey Lyles to miss a three-pointer. Cade Cunningham missed an 11-foot jumper, but De'Aaron Fox made a clutch shot to increase the Kings' lead to 111-108.
Ivey trimmed the lead to one in response by driving for a simple layup. Detroit attempted a game-winning three-pointer after Kevin Heuerter of Sacramento made two free throws. Beasley had to pass to Ivey in the corner because to the Kings' intense guarding. To finish the Pistons' incredible triumph, Ivey double-clutched, sunk the shot while absorbing contact, then hit the free throw coolly.
Ivey scored 19 points while Cunningham led the Pistons with 33 points and 10 assists. Beasley came off the bench to add 22. Fox scored 26 points, and Lyles scored 20 points and pulled down eight rebounds to lead Sacramento, which played missing Domantas Sabonis due to illness.