Hamilton, Stuckey lead Pistons over Warriors
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Richard Hamilton scored 27 points and Rodney Stuckey added 21 points and nine assists to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Golden State Warriors 102-97 on Sunday night.
The Pistons have now won two straight after losing their first five games of the season. Golden State, which hasn't lost in four home games, is now 0-2 on the road.
Charlie Villanueva added 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for Detroit, while Tayshaun Prince scored 14.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Monta Ellis led Golden State with 24 points and Dorell Wright had 19.
The Warriors started the second half with an 18-5 run and led 76-73 going into the fourth quarter.
Hamilton, though, scored seven points in the first two minutes of the period to give Detroit a five-point advantage.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Stuckey and Ben Gordon both hit 3-pointers as the shot clock expired, keeping the Pistons ahead, but an Ellis jumper pulled the Warriors within 96-95 with 2:33 left.
Villanueva answered with a basket, and Stephen Curry's tying 3-pointer rattled in and out with 13 seconds left.
NOTES: Stuckey started after sitting out Friday's win over Charlotte due to disciplinary problems. Hamilton also started after coming off the bench against the Bobcats while recovering from a foot injury. ... Jason Maxiell, who averaged 18 minutes in Detroit's first four games, did not play due to coach's decision for the third time in a row. ... Ellis has scored at least 20 points in five of Golden State's six games, including 46 in the season opener.