While holding on to the embarrassment of last season, the Pistons snapped a five-game losing streak to a divisional foe.

As Pacers guard T.J. McConnell pursued Cunningham from behind, Stewart rolled to the basket. As prescribed, Obi Toppin, Indiana’s forward covering the left corner, dropped into the paint to cover Stewart. Once again, that left Ausar Thompson all alone in the corner.

With multiple days off between games, the Detroit Pistons had the chance to enter their third NBA Cup game against the Indiana Pacers fully recharged. Between t