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Pistons Thump Nuggets at LCA

am800-sports-basketball-nba-detroit-pistons-denver-nuggets-1.8712831 DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 04: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons tries to get a shot off around Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on February 04, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Blake Griffin of the Pistons tries to get a shot off around Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets at Little Caesars Arena on February 04, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images))

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The Pistons conclude their homestand with a huge win over Denver

In NBA action, Andre Drummond dominated with 27 points and 12 rebounds as the Pistons punished the Denver Nuggets 129-103 in Detroit.

Stanley Johnson added 21 points for the Pistons, including 4-of-5 from three.  Langston Galloway had 18 points and Blake Griffin 17 as Detroit improved to 23-and-29.

The entire starting five scored in double-figures for Denver, but Trey Lyles led the way with 20 points off the bench.

Monte Morris added 18 points for the Nuggets, who fell a half-game behind idle Golden State in the West.

The Pistons play the first of a home-and-home series with the New York Knicks Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.