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Pistons Roar Back to Beat Sonics

Bobcats top T-Wolves, Grizzlies keep sliding with loss to Bulls

By Lev Weinstein,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 4, 2008 11:38 PM CST
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(Newser) – The Sonics couldn't maintain their early excellence last night, ultimately losing  to Detroit, 100-97. After shooting 82 percent in the first quarter, and accumulating a 13-point lead, Seattle's level of play dropped dramatically as Detroit, led by Tayshaun Prince and Chauncey Billups, took the lead with a dominating fourth quarter to win their fifth of six. In other NBA action:

  • Charlotte finally put a stop to a nine-game road losing streak with a decisive 109-89 victory over Minnesota, the AP reports. The loss makes 11 in 13 games for the T-Wolves
  • Memphis extended a more dubious loss streak to nine games, as the Bulls topped them 112-97. This marks the worst play Bobcats fans have seen since the 2002-03 season

Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince, left, drives against Seattle SuperSonics forward Jeff Green in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Prince led all players with 24 points in a 100-97 win. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince, left, drives against Seattle SuperSonics forward Jeff Green in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Prince...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) shoots over Seattle SuperSonics forward Nick Collison (4) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Prince led all players with 24 points in a 100-97 win. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) shoots over Seattle SuperSonics forward Nick Collison (4) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Prince...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Bulls' Drew Gooden (90) goes up for a shot as Memphis Grizzlies' Darko Milicic (31), of Serbia, defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2008, in Chicago. The Bulls won 112-97. (AP Photo/Jerry Lai)
Chicago Bulls' Drew Gooden (90) goes up for a shot as Memphis Grizzlies' Darko Milicic (31), of Serbia, defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2008, in Chicago. The...   (Associated Press)
Memphis Grizzlies' Javaris Crittenton, left, looks to pass the ball as he is defended by Chicago Bulls' Tyrus Thomas during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jerry Lai)
Memphis Grizzlies' Javaris Crittenton, left, looks to pass the ball as he is defended by Chicago Bulls' Tyrus Thomas during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Chicago....   (Associated Press)
Charlotte Bobcats' Jason Richardson, right, goes airborne to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves' Kirk Snyder, left, watches during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Minneapolis. Richardson led the Bobcats with 25 points in their 109-89 win. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Charlotte Bobcats' Jason Richardson, right, goes airborne to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves' Kirk Snyder, left, watches during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 4, 2008,...   (Associated Press)
Charlotte Bobcats' Matt Carroll, left, collides with Minnesota Timberwolves' Craig Smith, right, as he shoots in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Minneapolis. Carroll scored 18 points in the Bobcats' 109-89 win. Smith scored 15 for the Timberwolves. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Charlotte Bobcats' Matt Carroll, left, collides with Minnesota Timberwolves' Craig Smith, right, as he shoots in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Minneapolis. Carroll...   (Associated Press)
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Bobcats 109 Timberwolves 89
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Bulls 112 Grizzlies 97
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NBA • Memphis Grizzlies • basketball • Chicago Bulls • Detroit Pistons • Seattle SuperSonics • Minnesota Timberwolves • Charlotte Bobcats • Chauncey Billups • Tayshaun Prince

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