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Hamilton Leads Detroit to 10th Straight Victory

Memphis bests Indiana, Chicago comes from behind to beat Charlotte

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 3, 2008 3:09 AM CST

(Newser) – Richard Hamilton led a balanced Detroit scoring attack that saw seven players reach double figures as the Pistons defeated the Wizards, 106-93. Hamilton had seven rebounds and nine assists to go along with his 20 points, which were enough to give him the 10th most in franchise history. Fellow UConn product Caron Butler scored 22 points to pace Washington, reports the AP. Elsewhere in the Association:

  • Memphis snapped a five-game losing streak with a 90-72 win over Indiana. Pau Gasol scored 30 points and grabbed 12 boards to lead the Grizzlies.
  • The Bulls improved to 3-1 under interim coach Jim Boylan with a 109-97 win over the Bobcats. Chicago rallied from a 12-point third quarter deficit to earn the victory.

Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton (32) dribbles past Washington Wizards' DeShawn Stevenson (2) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Washington. Hamilton scored 20 points as the Pistons won, 106-93.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton (32) dribbles past Washington Wizards' DeShawn Stevenson (2) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Washington. Hamilton scored...   (Associated Press)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay (22) puts up a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Jan., 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay (22) puts up a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Jan., 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon (7) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats guard Raymond Felton (20) and Charlotte Bobcats center Nazr Mohammed (6) during the second half of the Bulls' 109-97 win in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon (7) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats guard Raymond Felton (20) and Charlotte Bobcats center Nazr Mohammed (6) during the second half of the Bulls' 109-97 win in an NBA basketball...   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards' Caron Butler (3) goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons' Antonio McDyess (24) and Jarvis Hayes, right, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards' Caron Butler (3) goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons' Antonio McDyess (24) and Jarvis Hayes, right, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008,...   (Associated Press)
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Jan. 2 NBA Action

Memphis 90 Indiana 72
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Chicago 109 Charlotte 97
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NBA • Memphis Grizzlies • basketball • Washington Wizards • Chicago Bulls • Detroit Pistons • Indiana Pacers • Charlotte Bobcats

 
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