Hamilton, Stuckey lead Pistons over Warriors

Published November 20, 2014

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.

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.

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.

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